When to go · Mindelo

Mindelo in December

Good month. Outside the best window (Feb–Jun). Across Cape Verde: Christmas and New Year peak on the beach islands; book early.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: High; Cape Verde overall
Prices: High; Cape Verde overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodCape Verde month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–Jun). Across Cape Verde: Christmas and New Year peak on the beach islands; book early.

December is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

MindeloHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 2 days
São Vicente and Mindelo, Cape Verde · São Vicentefine
Windy and sometimes hazy with Saharan dust (bruma seca) in winter.

Cape Verde overall: Christmas and New Year peak on the beach islands; book early.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mindelo, side by side.

First month

Second month

December: Outside the best window (Feb–Jun). Across Cape Verde: Christmas and New Year peak on the beach islands; book early.

February: Inside Mindelo's best window: Feb–Jun.

Mindelo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.