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Calhau weather in May (Sao Vicente, Cape Verde)

How is the weather in Calhau in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Calhau the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C.

Calhau in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 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. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 3 days of rain are anticipated.

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.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Calhau, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 9%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 307 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Mindelo, Cape Verde (14 KM, 9 Miles).

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 Calhau in May?

For visitors traveling to Calhau, 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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