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Mindelo weather in May (Santo Antao, Cape Verde)

Can you expect sunny skies in Mindelo in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Mindelo is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Mindelo in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.1 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. On average, there are about 3 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 307 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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