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Mindelo Weather in August

Mindelo in August

The short of it: Mindelo in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 24 °C (74 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 12 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 24° · rain 22 mm · daylight 12 h 41 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: February & March

August in Mindelo brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 24°, with about 22 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 41 min in mid-August, 21 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and March.

Against its neighbours, Mindelo runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Cruz João Évora, 0 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

August in Mindelo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 18 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 41 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Cruz João ÉvoraSão Vicente0 km SE29°24°22 mm
Fonte InêsSão Vicente0 km E29°24°22 mm
Alto SolarineSão Vicente0 km WSW29°24°22 mm
Fonte FilipeSão Vicente0 km SW29°24°22 mm
Vila Nova/Lombo TanqueSão Vicente0 km SW29°24°22 mm
RibeirinhaSão Vicente1 km ESE29°24°22 mm
MadeiralzinhoSão Vicente1 km NW29°24°22 mm
Ribeira BoteSão Vicente1 km SSW29°24°22 mm

The Almanac · Mindelo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Mindelo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January25°20°3.0 mm24 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
February24°19°1.0 mm24 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
March25°19°0.0 mm23 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
April26°20°0.0 mm22 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°20°0.0 mm23 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°21°0.0 mm20 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°22°4.0 mm17 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°24°22 mm15 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
September29°24°78 mm17 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
October29°24°24 mm18 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
November28°23°10 mm19 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
December26°21°2.0 mm22 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mindelo in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mindelo in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 24 °C (74 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mindelo?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are February and March.

How long are the days in Mindelo in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 41 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 7 min in December to 13 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Mindelo in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mindelo in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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