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September · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 77/100

Mindelo in September

Good · 77/100Beach 84/100
High / low25° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation61 mm9 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
16.89° N, 24.98° WElevation 44 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goMindelo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77September
Best timeMar · Jun–Jul
September: high / low25° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Mindelo averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 61 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 24%.

Temperatures are much the same as in August, and October brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

September scores 77/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th 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 06:29 and sets at 18:43 local time, giving 12 h 14 min of daylight. Days shorten by 27 minutes over the month.

Why 77/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%96%
Dry days · 33%34%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 84/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

September against the year

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Cape Verde's best in September

Where to go in September
Santa Maria
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Santa Maria

Sal
26°Sep high
9wet days
73score
Santa Maria
Espargos
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Espargos

Sal
26°Sep high
9wet days
72score
Espargos
Tarrafal
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Tarrafal

Tarrafal
27°Sep high
14wet days
60score
Tarrafal
Assomada
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Assomada

Santa Catarina
27°Sep high
14wet days
59score
Assomada
·Questions

Mindelo in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Mindelo?

September scores 77/100 for Mindelo, which we rate as good. Average highs are 25°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Mindelo in September?

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

Does it rain a lot in Mindelo in September?

Mindelo receives about 61 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in Mindelo in September?

The sea averages 27°C in September, warm enough for most swimmers.