Tarrafal weather in May (Santiago, Cape Verde)

What can you expect from the weather in Tarrafal during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Tarrafal the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Tarrafal in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 3 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 301 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 Tarrafal climate page with graphs.

 

Tarrafal, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 1 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 301 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Praja, Cape Verde (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Cape Verde in May

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

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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 Tarrafal in May?

For visitors traveling to Tarrafal, 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 in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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