Mindelo Temperature by Month
Mindelo in Santo Antao, Cape Verde enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 24°C (75°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Mindelo Monthly Temperatures
Year-round, Mindelo experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in September to a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in the coolest month, February. Nighttime temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) in September to 20°C (68°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Mindelo by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. September, the city's warmest month, sees 230 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
31-year average (1988-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Mindelo Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Mindelo spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Mindelo vs Cape Verde
The map below shows the annual temperature across Cape Verde. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Mindelo vs World: Temperature Compared
Mindelo's average annual maximum temperature is 24°C (75°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Mindelo?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Mindelo, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and humidity around 70% — considered high. In September, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 77% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Mindelo's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Mindelo climate page.
