Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Mindelo with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Mindelo in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Mindelo with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 27°C, with nights close to 23°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Mindelo will be around 26°C, with nights close to 22°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Mindelo is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in December
According to weather history, there is only 7,7 mm of precipitation in December. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
The average chance of precipitation is only 6% in December.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Mindelo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Mindelo in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
7,7 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Mindelo?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Mindelo. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Mindelo in December
With 31°C, Mindelo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Mindelo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Mindelo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Mindelo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Mindelo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Mindelo.
Daily UV Index in December in Mindelo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Mindelo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Mindelo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Mindelo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Mindelo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Mindelo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Mindelo
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Average Weather in Mindelo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mindelo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
