SeasonMapMindelo weather in December
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December in Mindelo: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Mindelo · #106 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Mindelo in December
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Mindelo climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sea temperature | 25°C / 77°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 85 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mindelo in December
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.
Quietschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(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.
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Mindelo in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Mindelo?
- December in Mindelo: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Mindelo on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Mindelo in December?
- In December, Mindelo averages a daily high of 24.3°C and a low of 21.9°C, with about 3.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mindelo in December?
- Mindelo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 85 in December.