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Mindelo Weather in February

Mindelo in February

The short of it: Mindelo in February averages a high of 24 °C (76 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 19° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 34 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mindelo an average February high of 24°, a low of 19° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Mindelo's coldest stretch of the year, 24° by day and 19° by night. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 34 min in mid-February, 21 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates February 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

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

February in Mindelo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 34 min
Average wind
24 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Cruz João ÉvoraSão Vicente0 km SE24°19°1.0 mm
Fonte InêsSão Vicente0 km E24°19°1.0 mm
Alto SolarineSão Vicente0 km WSW24°19°1.0 mm
Fonte FilipeSão Vicente0 km SW24°19°1.0 mm
Vila Nova/Lombo TanqueSão Vicente0 km SW24°19°1.0 mm
RibeirinhaSão Vicente1 km ESE24°19°1.0 mm
MadeiralzinhoSão Vicente1 km NW24°19°1.0 mm
Ribeira BoteSão Vicente1 km SSW24°19°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Mindelo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Mindelo's coldest stretch of the year, 24° by day and 19° by night. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th 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 February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mindelo in February?

Days average 24 °C (76 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Mindelo's coldest stretch of the year, 24° by day and 19° by night. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Mindelo?

The Almanac gives February 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Mindelo in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 7 min in December to 13 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Mindelo in February?

Hardly — February nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mindelo in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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