Vila do Maio Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Vila do Maio, Maio, Cape Verde. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Vila do Maio is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 175 mm (6.9 in).

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Vila do Maio, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 6 rainy days.

September, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). The city receives 219 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Vila do Maio Temperature page.

Vila do Maio's average annual precipitation is 175 mm (6.9 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Vila do Maio's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Vila do Maio Climate page.