When to go · Mindelo
Mindelo, month by month
The best months for Mindelo: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Feb–Jun). Across Cape Verde: Dry, breezy and warm; peak European winter-sun season on Sal and Boa Vista.26 °C (79 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- FebruaryGreatInside Mindelo's best window: Feb–Jun.27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Mindelo's best window: Feb–Jun.27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside Mindelo's best window: Feb–Jun.28 °C (82 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Mindelo's best window: Feb–Jun.29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 1 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Mindelo's best window: Feb–Jun.30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rainier).30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rainier).30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rainier).29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Oct (rainier).28 °C (82 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Feb–Jun). Across Cape Verde: Dry season returns; ideal hiking on Santo Antão.27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Feb–Jun). Across Cape Verde: Christmas and New Year peak on the beach islands; book early.26 °C (79 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mindelo, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Mar: Great
Daytime high
Feb: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Mar: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Feb: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Mar: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 1
Mar: 1
Crowds
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 1
Mar: 1
February: Inside Mindelo's best window: Feb–Jun.
March: Inside Mindelo's best window: Feb–Jun.
Mindelo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.