Fogo Weather in May

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

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São Filipe

Planning a journey to Fogo, Cape Verde this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Fogo in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in São Filipe.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Fogo, Cape Verde, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm (0.02 in) in São Filipe. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in São Filipe, marking it as the year's driest month.

Explore Fogo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fogo — and find the best time to visit. (based on São Filipe)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May24°C (75°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fogo in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Fogo

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Fogo, Cape Verde?

São Filipe

In May São Filipe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
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Weather conditions
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fogo, 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.

Fogo weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fogo, Cape Verde in May?

In May, Fogo, Cape Verde generally has perfect weather conditions. São Filipe sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Fogo, Cape Verde in May?

Daytime temperatures in São Filipe peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in May, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Fogo, Cape Verde during May, with São Filipe averaging close to 0.5 mm (0.02 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Fogo, Cape Verde?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in São Filipe, May might be a good time to visit Fogo, Cape Verde. 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 offering mostly perfect weather in São Filipe.

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