SeasonMapMindelo weather in August
Cabo Verde
August in Mindelo: warm, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Mindelo · #214 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Mindelo climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 26 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 67 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mindelo in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyBaia das Gatas festival, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Mindelo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMindelo's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Mindelo in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Baia das Gatas festival
1–31 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyThree nights of Cape Verdean music on the beach at Baia das Gatas, timed to the August full moon, with half the island camping out there. Rooms in Mindelo go early and taxis back into town are a scrum. Source ↗
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Mindelo in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Mindelo?
- August in Mindelo: warm, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Mindelo on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Mindelo in August?
- In August, Mindelo averages a daily high of 27.1°C and a low of 24.4°C, with about 25.6 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mindelo in August?
- Mindelo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 67 in August.