Ponta do Sol weather in May (Santo Antao, Cape Verde)

Is Ponta do Sol a good destination in May, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During May, Ponta do Sol experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 23°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 21°C.

Precipitation

Ponta do Sol in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.9 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. Expect around 3 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 307 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Ponta do Sol climate page with graphs.

 

Ponta do Sol, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 1.9 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 307 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Mindelo, Cape Verde (36 KM, 22 Miles).

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Ponta do Sol, 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.

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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