Porto Novo

Santo Antao Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santo Antao, Cape Verde in December.

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Planning a journey to Santo Antao, Cape Verde this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Santo Antao in December

Santo Antao, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. December in Santo Antao generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Mindelo.

For specific regional insights in Santo Antao, Cape Verde, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 5.8 mm (0.2 in) in Mindelo.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Mindelo sees close to 205 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Santo Antao by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santo Antao — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mindelo)

January23°C (73°F) February22°C (72°F) March22°C (72°F) April23°C (73°F) May23°C (73°F) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July25°C (77°F) August26°C (79°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santo Antao in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santo Antao.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Santo Antao

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Santo Antao, Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Santo Antao (December)

Precipitation variation in Santo Antao (December)

Mindelo

In December Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
205 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Ponta do Sol

In December Ponta do Sol generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
205 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
8 mm (0.3 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Porto Novo

In December Porto Novo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
205 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santo Antao in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mindelo 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 5.8 mm (0.2 in)
Porto Novo 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Ponta do Sol 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 6.3 mm (0.2 in)

Santo Antao weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santo Antao, Cape Verde in December?

December in Santo Antao, Cape Verde brings perfect weather. In Mindelo, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Santo Antao, Cape Verde in December?

Average temperatures in Santo Antao, Cape Verde during December range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Mindelo.

Does Santo Antao, Cape Verde get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Mindelo averages just 5.8 mm (0.2 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Santo Antao, Cape Verde.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Santo Antao, Cape Verde?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Mindelo, December might be a good time to visit Santo Antao, Cape Verde. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Santo Antao, Cape Verde is in with generally perfect weather in Mindelo.

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