May weather forecastCalhau, Cape Verde

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Calhau, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22°C (71.6°F) and 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

The transition into May shows a subtle variation to a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F) from April's 22.3°C (72.1°F) in the average high-temperature. Registering an almost steady temperature, Calhau's nights in May see an average low of 22°C (71.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Calhau is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Calhau, Cape Verde, are January, March through May Rain falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of May in Calhau, Cape Verde, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 19:09 -01.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.4h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Calhau, Cape Verde.

UV index

January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Calhau. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During May, Calhau experiences an average high-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) and a low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Calhau, Cape Verde, is 79%.

January, March through May are months with the least rain in Calhau when the rain falls for 1.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

In Calhau, during May, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Calhau, Cape Verde, is 12h and 55min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, in Calhau, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 19:09 -01.

May has the most sunshine of the year in Calhau, Cape Verde, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Calhau, Cape Verde, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

22.3°C

23.2°C

23.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

25.9km/h

26.9km/h

25.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

26.8

28.8

26.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Calhau, Cape Verde

Average high temperature in May: 23.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (21.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 22°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Calhau, Cape Verde

Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Calhau, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in May: 26.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (28.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (18.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Calhau, Cape Verde

Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Calhau, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (31mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, April and May (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Calhau, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in May: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (9.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Calhau, Cape Verde

Average daylight in May: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Calhau, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in May: 28.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (17.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Calhau, Cape Verde

Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Calhau, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in May: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Calhau, Cape Verde

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).