Ribeira Grande weather in May (Cape Verde)

Wondering what the weather is like in Ribeira Grande during May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Ribeira Grande during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 21°C.

Precipitation

Ribeira Grande in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.9 mm for the month. Known for its minimal rainfall, this month is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Take advantage of the dry conditions to explore and enjoy various activities. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 3 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With around 307 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Ribeira Grande climate page with graphs.

 

Ribeira Grande, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 1.9 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 307 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Mindelo, Cape Verde (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Cape Verde in May

Find out more about the weather in Cape Verde and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Ribeira Grande, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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