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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 95/100

Mindelo in March

Excellent · 95/100Beach 67/100
High / low21° / 20°daily averages
Precipitation1 mm2 wet days
Sea22°surface temperature
16.89° N, 24.98° WElevation 44 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goMindelo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec95March
Best timeMar · Jun–Jul
March: high / low21° / 20°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Mindelo averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 20° — mild weather by day. Expect around 1 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 23%.

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

March scores 95/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Mindelo.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:49 and sets at 18:50 local time, giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 29 minutes over the month.

Why 95/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%84%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 67/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Cape Verde's best in March

Where to go in March
Praia
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Praia

Praia
25°Mar high
0wet days
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Praia
Assomada
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Assomada

Santa Catarina
24°Mar high
0wet days
99score
Assomada
Sal Rei
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Sal Rei

Boa Vista
24°Mar high
1wet day
99score
Sal Rei
Pedra Badejo
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Pedra Badejo

Santa Cruz
23°Mar high
0wet days
99score
Pedra Badejo
·Questions

Mindelo in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Mindelo?

March scores 95/100 for Mindelo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Mindelo in March?

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

Does it rain a lot in Mindelo in March?

Mindelo receives about 1 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Mindelo in March?

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