January weather forecast
Mindelo, Cape Verde

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Weather in January

January greets Mindelo with a gentle increase in relative humidity at 73%. The city experiences a calm balance between average high and low temperatures, comparatively lower monthly rainfall, and moderate wind speeds of 28.1km/h (17.5mph). Sunshine graces the city for approximately 9.2 hours per day, creating an overall pleasant start to the year. January brings in the slow and comfortable transition from the cooler end-year temperatures to the gradually warming climate of Mindelo. Shifting to the next month, February, we may notice subtle changes in the weather dynamics, including a minor increase in rainfall.

Temperature

Mindelo observes an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22.7°C (72.9°F) in January, barely different from 24.2°C (75.6°F) in December. Mindelo observes a minimal variance in temperature, with a consistent average low of 21.6°C (70.9°F) during the nights of January.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

January, March through May are months with the least rain in Mindelo when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

In Mindelo, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of January, in Mindelo, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:35 -01.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Mindelo is 9.2h.

UV index

January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Mindelo, Cape Verde. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in January in Mindelo?

In Mindelo, 22.7°C (72.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 21.6°C (70.9°F) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the least humid month in Mindelo?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January in Mindelo?

In Mindelo, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month in Mindelo?

January, March through May are months with the least rain in Mindelo, Cape Verde, when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

How much does it rain in Mindelo in January?

In Mindelo, Cape Verde, in January, during 1.3 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Mindelo?

In Mindelo, Cape Verde, the average day length in January is 11h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Mindelo?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:35 -01.

How many hours of sunshine does Mindelo have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Mindelo, Cape Verde, is 9.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mindelo?

January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Mindelo, Cape Verde.

What is the UV index reading in January in Mindelo?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Average temperature in January - Mindelo, Cape Verde
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (21.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.7°C).

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Average pressure in January
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Average pressure in January - Mindelo, Cape Verde
  • Average pressure in January: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (1013.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in January - Mindelo, Cape Verde
  • Average wind speed in January: 28.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (28.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (18.2km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Average humidity in January - Mindelo, Cape Verde
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in January - Mindelo, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall in January: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (31mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, April and May (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in January - Mindelo, Cape Verde
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (9.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mindelo, Cape Verde
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in January - Mindelo, Cape Verde
  • Average sunshine days in January: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (17.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Average UV index in January - Mindelo, Cape Verde
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in January
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in January - Mindelo, Cape Verde
  • Average cloud cover in January: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in January
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Average visibility in January - Mindelo, Cape Verde
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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