Mindelo — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

Regional capital · São Vicente, Cape Verde

25° Clear

VanSky

Ideal

Feels like

26°C

Wind

28 km/h

Precip

Humidity

64%

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06:05 / 19:09

VanSky index for Mindelo, Cape Verde — 86 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.

Mindelo, Cape Verde — VanSky 87 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #4 of 9 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 28 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

25°C

Night temperature

Solar

3.2 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h

Driving

100

28 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 41)

Condensation

Low

64%

Humidity level • Dew point 17.5°C

Awning

Caution

41 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

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Upcoming forecast

31.05

comfort

day

28°

night

25°

solar

3.2 кВт

wind

28 км/ч

gusts 41 км/ч

01.06

comfort

day

27°

night

25°

solar

2.9 кВт

wind

17 км/ч

02.06

comfort

day

28°

night

24°

solar

3.1 кВт

wind

16 км/ч

03.06

comfort

day

26°

night

24°

solar

3.2 кВт

wind

14 км/ч

04.06

comfort

day

26°

night

23°

solar

3.2 кВт

wind

14 км/ч

05.06

comfort

day

25°

night

23°

solar

3.2 кВт

wind

14 км/ч

06.06

comfort

day

26°

night

23°

solar

3.2 кВт

wind

20 км/ч

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Today's output

Peak hours

sunny 11.9h

Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

Gusts up to 41 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.

Air Quality Today

European AQI index

Best drive window

The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal

60–79 Comfortable

40–59 Acceptable

20–39 Challenging

0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

Thermal comfort 35%
Sunshine 25%
Precipitation 25%
Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mindelo?

Today's VanSky index for Mindelo is 87 out of 100. Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.

What is the solar panel output in Mindelo?

Solar panel output data for Mindelo is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.

How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Mindelo?

The index for Mindelo is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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Mindelo — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

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Best drive window The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

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Best drive window

The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.