Cape VerdeWhat’s the climate like in 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.
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.
On average, Mindelo receives 141 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Cape Verde? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Sal, Boa Vista, Santa Maria, or explore other destinations in Cape Verde.
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.
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.
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| 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 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in August, September and October
- Lowest temperature: 26°C in January, February, March and December
- Precipitation: 141 mm per year, averaging 12 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,5 mm in May, 1,4 mm in June and 1,6 mm in April
- Wettest months: 46 mm in September, 30 mm in August and 23 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Mindelo
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Mindelo, Cape Verde. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Mindelo
This graph shows how much rainfall Mindelo, Cape Verde, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Mindelo
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Mindelo
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Mindelo, Cape Verde. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mindelo
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Mindelo, Cape Verde, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
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