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Sao Vicente Weather in February

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

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Planning a getaway to Sao Vicente, Cape Verde this February 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 February

Sao Vicente, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. February in Sao Vicente 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. While February might be the chilliest month, Sao Vicente, Cape Verde offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

To explore the conditions in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde in more detail, check 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

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this February. For example, Mindelo gets approximately 240 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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Sao Vicente (February)

Precipitation variation in Sao Vicente (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
Climate in Mindelo →

Calhau

In February Calhau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
240 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Calhau →

Salamansa

In February Salamansa 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
21°C (70°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)
4 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Salamansa →

São Pedro

In February São Pedro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
240 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
5 mm (0.2 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in São Pedro →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sao Vicente, in Cape Verde.

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 Sao Vicente in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mindelo 22°C (72°F) 20°C (68°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Calhau 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 3.3 mm (0.1 in)
Salamansa 22°C (72°F) 20°C (68°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
São Pedro 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 3.5 mm (0.1 in)

Sao Vicente weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Sao Vicente, Cape Verde typically experiences perfect weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Mindelo average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

Mindelo averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde during February, with Mindelo averaging close to 3.9 mm (0.2 in).

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

In our opinion, February is a good time to visit Sao Vicente, 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, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Mindelo.

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