The climate of Mindelo

The current climate in Mindelo features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 26°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Mindelo, Cape Verde.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Mindelo in recent years was 39°C in February 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in February 2020.

Rainfall amount

On average, Mindelo receives 141 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Mindelo?

The best time to visit Mindelo for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Mindelo.

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Climate Table of Mindelo

The climate table of Mindelo shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 26 26 26 27 27 29 30 31 31 31 29 26
Temp. min (°C) 21 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 24 22
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Precipitation (mm) 5,0 7,4 3,1 1,6 0,5 1,4 4,9 30 46 23 10 7,7
UV Index 8 8 9 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 8 7

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Mindelo, Cape Verde. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Mindelo

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Yearly Temperature in Mindelo

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Mindelo, Cape Verde. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Mindelo

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Mindelo

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Mindelo, Cape Verde. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Mindelo

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Average weather in Mindelo by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mindelo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.