Tarrafal weather in May (Santiago, Cape Verde)

Is May a good time to explore Tarrafal weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During May, Tarrafal is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 22°C.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

With around 301 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 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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tarrafal.

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