Cape Verde weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Cape Verde in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Cape Verde in May?
May in Cape Verde generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Porto Novo to 26°C in Praia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Praia and 21°C in Porto Novo.
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.4 mm in Santa Maria. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Santa Maria typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. The city Santa Maria usually sees around 206 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Cape Verde for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Cape Verde climate page.
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Average weather in Santa Maria
In May Santa Maria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sal Rei
In May Sal Rei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mindelo
In May Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Praia
In May Praia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Vila do Maio
In May Vila do Maio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Cape Verde?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Santa Maria, May might be a good time to visit Cape Verde.
Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Santa Maria.
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