Porto Novo weather in May (Santo Antao, Cape Verde)

What's the typical weather in Porto Novo for May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Porto Novo during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 21°C.

Precipitation

Porto Novo in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.7 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 3 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 307 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Porto Novo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 23°C *  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 1.7 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 307 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Mindelo, Cape Verde (16 KM, 10 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Porto Novo, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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