Mindelo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Mindelo has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Mindelo experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in September to a comfortable 22°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 20°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Mindelo is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 119 mm. The climate in Mindelo shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in September, with an average of 41 mm of precipitation over 5 rainy days. In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.1 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mindelo Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Mindelo serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.8 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 22°C in February to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mindelo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 77%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Mindelo in Cape Verde
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
September has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 41 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 380 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
