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Weather & Climate in Mindelo, Cabo Verde
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mindelo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 5.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 25.9 sq mi (67.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8901°N, 24.9804°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 26, 2023 | Cape Verde | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 127 km W of Ponta do Sol, Cabo Verde | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2015 | Fred | Category 1 | 86 mph | 56 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in |
Mindelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in February to 79°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and May the driest (0.0").