Average Monthly Sunshine in Mindelo

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mindelo receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Mindelo varies. It peaks at 380 hours in June and drops to 205 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2990 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 12.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.8 hours of sunlight per day.

Mindelo’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mindelo enjoys an average of 2990 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

September, Mindelo’s wettest month, receives 41 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mindelo Precipitation page.