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Sao Vicente Weather in December

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

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Mindelo Calhau Salamansa São Pedro

Planning a journey to Sao Vicente, 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 Sao Vicente in December

Sao Vicente, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. December in Sao Vicente 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 a closer look at conditions across Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, Mindelo gets approximately 205 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny 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 December

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
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 Sao Vicente

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

Temperature range in Sao Vicente (December)

Precipitation variation in Sao Vicente (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
Climate in Mindelo →

Calhau

In December Calhau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
205 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Calhau →

Salamansa

In December Salamansa 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)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
205 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Salamansa →

São Pedro

In December São Pedro 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
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
205 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
6 mm (0.2 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
3 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.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mindelo 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 5.8 mm (0.2 in)
Calhau 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Salamansa 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 5.7 mm (0.2 in)
São Pedro 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 5.2 mm (0.2 in)

Sao Vicente weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde generally has perfect weather conditions. Mindelo sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

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

In Mindelo, the average daytime high in December is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

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

December is on the drier side in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde. Mindelo averages only about 5.8 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Mindelo.

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