Weather in May in Cape Verde
Considering a trip to Cape Verde this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Cape Verde in May?
May in Cape Verde generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cape Verde, check out the map below.
Precipitation
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.4 mm in Santa Maria. In Santa Maria, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 206 hours of sunshine in Santa Maria. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Cape Verde climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Cape Verde?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Cape Verde.
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