SeasonMapMindelo weather in September
Cabo Verde
September in Mindelo: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Mindelo · #322 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Mindelo climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 29 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 61 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mindelo in September
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 2 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.
What's on in Mindelo in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Mindelact theatre festival
1–20 Sep · usuallyMajor festivalA week or so of theatre from Cape Verde, Portugal, Brazil and the African mainland, in the old Eden Park and out on the street. It is a quieter, more local draw than the summer festivals. Source ↗
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Mindelo in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Mindelo?
- September in Mindelo: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Mindelo on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Mindelo in September?
- In September, Mindelo averages a daily high of 27.8°C and a low of 25.3°C, with about 40.8 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mindelo in September?
- Mindelo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in September.