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Santo Antao Weather in February

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Santo Antao, Cape Verde in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Santo Antao in February

Santo Antao, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. February in Santo Antao generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Mindelo. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though February is the coolest month, you can still find places in Santo Antao, Cape Verde with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Santo Antao, Cape Verde, check out the map below.

Precipitation

February is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3.9 mm (0.2 in) in Mindelo.

Average sunshine

February brings good sunshine to many areas. Mindelo sees around 240 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly25°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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Santo Antao, Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Santo Antao (February)

Precipitation variation in Santo Antao (February)

Mindelo

In February Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
240 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Ponta do Sol

In February Ponta do Sol generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
240 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ponta do Sol →

Porto Novo

In February Porto Novo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
240 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Cape Verde February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Cape Verde in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Cape Verde was 18°C (64°F) in Mindelo on February 20, 2009.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mindelo 22°C (72°F) 20°C (68°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Porto Novo 22°C (72°F) 19°C (66°F) 5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Ponta do Sol 22°C (72°F) 20°C (68°F) 4.7 mm (0.2 in)

Santo Antao weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Santo Antao, Cape Verde in February. The popular destination of Mindelo averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Mindelo peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in February, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

February is on the drier side in Santo Antao, Cape Verde. Mindelo averages only about 3.9 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, February is a good time to visit Santo Antao, Cape Verde with overall perfect weather in Mindelo. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Mindelo.

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