Mindelo, Portugal experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Mindelo, Portugal Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Mindelo, Portugal. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.3/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 20°C / 12°C
Feels Like 19°C / 11°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 116 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 79%
Wind Speed 21 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Hottest Month
27°C
August
Avg Low18°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
7°C
January
Avg High14°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
2days
August
Avg High27°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
23 km/h
March (Gusts 41)
Sea Temperature
14°C – 18°C
Warmest water: October (
18°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, March, November, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:02
Daylight 15.1h
Sunset 21:11
Live conditions—
Mindelo on the map · live conditions
Mindelo, Portugal
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- City
- Mindelo
- Population
- 3.5K
- Coordinates
- 41.32°, -8.72°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 4 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 14°C / 7°C . Feb: 15°C / 8°C . Mar: 16°C / 8°C . Apr: 18°C / 10°C . May: 21°C / 13°C . Jun: 23°C / 15°C . Jul: 26°C / 17°C . Aug: 27°C / 18°C . Sep: 24°C / 16°C . Oct: 21°C / 14°C . Nov: 16°C / 11°C . Dec: 14°C / 8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 172 mm. Feb: 122 mm. Mar: 152 mm. Apr: 140 mm. May: 87 mm. Jun: 49 mm. Jul: 14 mm. Aug: 14 mm. Sep: 63 mm. Oct: 194 mm. Nov: 197 mm. Dec: 185 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 83%. Feb: 81%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 79%. May: 77%. Jun: 79%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 76%. Oct: 81%. Nov: 83%. Dec: 85%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 21 km/h . Feb: 21 km/h . Mar: 23 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 14°C . Feb: 14°C . Mar: 14°C . Apr: 16°C . May: 16°C . Jun: 17°C . Jul: 16°C . Aug: 16°C . Sep: 17°C . Oct: 18°C . Nov: 17°C . Dec: 15°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 20 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 27°C | Aug · 27°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · 8°C | Jan · 7°C |
| Wettest month | Nov 2025 · 376 mm | Nov · 197 mm |
| Windiest month | Jan 2025 · 26 km/h | Mar · 23 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Fair March
Fair April
Good May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 7°C | 11°C / 4°C | 13days (172 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 83% Humid | 2.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 15°C / 8°C | 13°C / 5°C | 10days (122 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 81% Humid | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 16°C / 8°C | 14°C / 5°C | 14days (152 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 79% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 10°C | 17°C / 8°C | 11days (140 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 79% Humid | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| May | 21°C / 13°C | 21°C / 12°C | 9days (87 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 23°C / 15°C | 24°C / 15°C | 7days (49 mm) Good | 12.8h Excellent | 79% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 26°C / 17°C | 27°C / 18°C | 3days (14 mm) Excellent | 13.1h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 18°C | 28°C / 18°C | 2days (14 mm) Excellent | 12.2h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 16°C | 25°C / 16°C | 7days (63 mm) Good | 10.5h Excellent | 76% Humid | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 21°C / 14°C | 21°C / 13°C | 13days (194 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 81% Humid | 3.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 16°C / 11°C | 15°C / 8°C | 15days (197 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 83% Humid | 2.6 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| December | 14°C / 8°C | 12°C / 6°C | 15days (185 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 85% Humid | 2.1 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Mindelo are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Mindelo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Mindelo is August, with average daytime highs of 27°C (80°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Mindelo is January, with average overnight lows of 7°C (45°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Mindelo is November, averaging 197mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Mindelo runs through November, December, March, January, with the heaviest rainfall in November. Based on 10-year averages for Mindelo.
Mindelo receives approximately 115 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Mindelo.
The least favorable months to visit Mindelo are January, March, November, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Mindelo is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Mindelo is 79%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 16°C (61°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Average wind speeds in Mindelo are 21 km/h (13 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 23 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 26 mph).
Mindelo averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 52%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Mindelo is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Mindelo has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Mindelo ranges from 11°C (52°F) to 19°C (66°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Mindelo. It earns a climate score of 9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Mindelo, pack Umbrella, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 23°C (73°F) and 7 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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