Ribeira Grande weather in May (Cape Verde)

Curious about the May weather in Ribeira Grande? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Ribeira Grande the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Ribeira Grande in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.9 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 307 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ribeira Grande climate page with graphs.

 

Ribeira Grande, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 1.9 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 307 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Mindelo, Cape Verde (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Cape Verde in May

Find out more about the weather in Cape Verde in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ribeira Grande, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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