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February · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 89/100

Mindelo in February

Excellent · 89/100Beach 62/100
High / low21° / 20°daily averages
Precipitation3 mm5 wet days
Sea22°surface temperature
16.89° N, 24.98° WElevation 44 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goMindelo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89February
Best timeMar · Jun–Jul
February: high / low21° / 20°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Mindelo averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 20° — mild weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March brings little change. The sea averages 22°, pleasant for a swim.

February scores 89/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th 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 07:07 and sets at 18:43 local time, giving 11 h 36 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 23 minutes over the month.

Why 89/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%68%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 62/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Cape Verde's best in February

Where to go in February
Praia
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Praia

Praia
24°Feb high
1wet day
97score
Praia
Tarrafal
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2

Tarrafal

Tarrafal
22°Feb high
2wet days
96score
Tarrafal
Assomada
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Assomada

Santa Catarina
24°Feb high
2wet days
95score
Assomada
Sal Rei
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4

Sal Rei

Boa Vista
24°Feb high
2wet days
95score
Sal Rei
·Questions

Mindelo in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Mindelo?

February scores 89/100 for Mindelo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 5 wet days.

How warm is Mindelo in February?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 20°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Mindelo in February?

Mindelo receives about 3 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 5 days.

Can you swim in Mindelo in February?

The sea averages 22°C in February, warm enough for most swimmers.