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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 81/100

Mindelo in August

Excellent · 81/100Beach 85/100
High / low25° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation36 mm8 wet days
Sea26°surface temperature
16.89° N, 24.98° WElevation 44 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goMindelo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81August
Best timeMar · Jun–Jul
August: high / low25° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Mindelo averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 24° — warm weather by day. Expect around 36 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 23%.

Days are 1.2° warmer than in July on average, and September brings little change. The sea averages 26°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 81/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Mindelo. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:24 and sets at 19:06 local time, giving 12 h 42 min of daylight. Days shorten by 25 minutes over the month.

Why 81/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%43%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 85/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Cape Verde's best in August

Where to go in August
Santa Maria
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Santa Maria

Sal
26°Aug high
7wet days
81score
Santa Maria
Espargos
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Espargos

Sal
26°Aug high
7wet days
80score
Espargos
Tarrafal
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Tarrafal

Tarrafal
26°Aug high
12wet days
69score
Tarrafal
Sal Rei
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Sal Rei

Boa Vista
28°Aug high
9wet days
67score
Sal Rei
·Questions

Mindelo in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Mindelo?

August scores 81/100 for Mindelo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 25°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Mindelo in August?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 24°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Mindelo in August?

Mindelo receives about 36 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Mindelo in August?

The sea averages 26°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.