Mindelo Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Mindelo, Santo Antao, Cape Verde. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Mindelo vary. From a high of 307 hours in May, to a low of 205 hours in December, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3111 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 10.2 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 6.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Mindelo enjoys an average of 3111 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

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

September, Mindelo’s wettest month, receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C (81°F). During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 23°C (73°F).

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.