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

How is the weather in Porto Novo in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Porto Novo, May is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C.

Porto Novo in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.7 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 307 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 9%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 307 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 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 Porto Novo in May?

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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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