Sao Nicolau Weather in May

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

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Tarrafal de São Nicolau

Considering a trip to Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Sao Nicolau in May

Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde is a region in Cape Verde. May in Sao Nicolau 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 Tarrafal de São Nicolau.

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

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.7 mm (0.03 in) in Tarrafal de São Nicolau. In Tarrafal de São Nicolau, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Explore Sao Nicolau by month

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

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) October28°C (82°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sao Nicolau in May

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

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 Sao Nicolau

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

Tarrafal de São Nicolau

In May Tarrafal de São Nicolau 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
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
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Weather conditions
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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.

Sao Nicolau weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde in May?

May in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde brings perfect weather. In Tarrafal de São Nicolau, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde in May?

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

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

May is on the drier side in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde. Tarrafal de São Nicolau averages only about 0.7 mm (0.03 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Tarrafal de São Nicolau, May might be a good time to visit Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Tarrafal de São Nicolau.

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