São Vicente
The cultural heart of Cape Verde, São Vicente is famous for Mindelo - a colorful port city known as the birthplace of Cesária Évora and the home of the country's best carnival. Enjoy live music in atmospheric bars, stunning Porto Grande bay views, and a bohemian artistic atmosphere that rivals any European city.
About São Vicente
The cultural heart of Cape Verde, São Vicente is famous for Mindelo - a colorful port city known as the birthplace of Cesária Évora and the home of the country's best carnival. Enjoy live music in atmospheric bars, stunning Porto Grande bay views, and a bohemian artistic atmosphere that rivals any European city.
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Daylight, UV and air quality in São Vicente
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 05:29
- Sunset
- 17:39
- Golden hour
- 17:11
- Blue hour
- 18:01
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in São Vicente month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
Best time to go
January – December
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° |
| Night | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 7 | 6 |
| Rain days (days) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 10 | 10.5 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 11.8 | 11.5 | 10.9 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 10.1 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in São Vicente month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
October – July
Driest month
May · 0%
Wettest month
September · 16%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 4% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 12% | 16% | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
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Where to stay in São Vicente
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in São Vicente, from our partner Stay22.
Weather in São Vicente
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Things to do in São Vicente
Tours and activities in São Vicente, from our partner GetYourGuide.
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