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Sao Vicente Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde in August.

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Mindelo Calhau Salamansa São Pedro

Planning a getaway to Sao Vicente, Cape Verde this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Sao Vicente in August

Sao Vicente, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. August in Sao Vicente generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Mindelo.

For a closer look at conditions across Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

August is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 23 mm (0.9 in) in Mindelo.

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Mindelo sees around 230 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Sao Vicente by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sao Vicente — 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 Sao Vicente in August

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Sao Vicente

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Sao Vicente (August)

Precipitation variation in Sao Vicente (August)

Mindelo

In August Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
230 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mindelo →

Calhau

In August Calhau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
230 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Salamansa

In August Salamansa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
230 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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São Pedro

In August São Pedro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
230 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sao Vicente, in Cape Verde.

In our records: Cape Verde August extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest August day in Cape Verde brought 155 mm (6.1 in) in Vila do Maio on August 26, 2008.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sao Vicente in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mindelo 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Calhau 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Salamansa 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
São Pedro 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Sao Vicente weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde in August?

Expect perfect weather across Sao Vicente, Cape Verde in August. The popular destination of Mindelo averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde in August?

In Mindelo, the average daytime high in August is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Sao Vicente, Cape Verde get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde during August, with Mindelo averaging close to 23 mm (0.9 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Sao Vicente, Cape Verde?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Sao Vicente, Cape Verde with overall perfect weather in Mindelo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Mindelo.

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