Boa Vista

Boa Vista Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Boa Vista, Cape Verde in May.

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Sal Rei Boa Ventura

Planning a trip to Boa Vista, Cape Verde this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Boa Vista in May

Boa Vista, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. May in Boa Vista generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Sal Rei.

For specific regional insights in Boa Vista, Cape Verde, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.4 mm (0.02 in) in Sal Rei. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Sal Rei typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Sal Rei gets approximately 206 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Boa Vista by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Boa Vista - and find the best time to visit. (based on Sal Rei)

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April25°C (77°F) May26°C (79°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Boa Vista in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Boa Vista.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Boa Vista

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Boa Vista, Cape Verde?

Temperature range in Boa Vista (May)

Precipitation variation in Boa Vista (May)

Sal Rei

In May Sal Rei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
206 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Sal Rei →

Boa Ventura

In May Boa Ventura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
206 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Boa Ventura →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Boa Vista, in Cape Verde.

In our records: Cape Verde May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Cape Verde in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Cape Verde reached 38°C (100°F) in Praja on May 1, 2015.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Boa Vista in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sal Rei 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Boa Ventura 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)

Boa Vista weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Boa Vista, Cape Verde in May?

Boa Vista, Cape Verde typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sal Rei average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Boa Vista, Cape Verde in May?

Sal Rei averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 21°C (70°F).

Does Boa Vista, Cape Verde get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Boa Vista, Cape Verde during May, with Sal Rei averaging close to 0.4 mm (0.02 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Boa Vista, Cape Verde?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Boa Vista, Cape Verde with overall excellent weather in Sal Rei. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Sal Rei. In contrast, September tends to have good weather conditions.

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