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Santo Antao Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Santo Antao, Cape Verde this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Santo Antao in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Mindelo.

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

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.1 mm (0.04 in) in Mindelo. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Mindelo typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Mindelo enjoys approximately 307 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Santo Antao by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santo Antao - and find the best time to visit. (based on Mindelo)

January23°C (73°F) February22°C (72°F) March22°C (72°F) April23°C (73°F) May23°C (73°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August26°C (79°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santo Antao in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Santo Antao

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

Temperature range in Santo Antao (May)

Precipitation variation in Santo Antao (May)

Mindelo

In May Mindelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
293 hours
307 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mindelo →

Ponta do Sol

In May Ponta do Sol generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
293 hours
307 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Ponta do Sol →

Porto Novo

In May Porto Novo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
293 hours
307 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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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 Santo Antao in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mindelo 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Porto Novo 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Ponta do Sol 23°C (73°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)

Santo Antao weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santo Antao, Cape Verde in May?

May in Santo Antao, Cape Verde brings excellent weather. In Mindelo, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Santo Antao, Cape Verde in May?

Daytime temperatures in Mindelo peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in May, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santo Antao, Cape Verde during May, with Mindelo averaging close to 1.1 mm (0.04 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Santo Antao, Cape Verde?

Given the typically excellent weather conditions in Mindelo, May might be a good time to visit Santo Antao, 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 excellent weather in Mindelo.

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