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Mindelo weather in May (Santo Antao, Cape Verde)

What can you expect from the weather in Mindelo during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Mindelo the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 21°C.

Mindelo in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.1 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. Typically around 3 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 307 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Mindelo, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
SunshineSunshine 307 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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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 Mindelo in May?

For visitors traveling to Mindelo, 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. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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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