May weather forecastMindelo, Cape Verde

May

Weather in May

May brings in a more noticeable change to the Mindelo weather with slight increases in temperature and humidity. Monthly rainfall remains steady, illustrating a consistent weather pattern. Amid longer daylight hours, an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine and wind speeds of 26.3km/h (16.3mph) make May an inviting month. Mindelo gradually steps into the warmer half of the year in May. Ahead, June offers a climatic scenario that leans towards the city's hotter and slightly wetter trend.

Temperature

May's weather displays an average high-temperature of a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F), slightly varied from April's 22.3°C (72.1°F). Mindelo notes a consistent average low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 19:09 -01.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. 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

In May, in Mindelo, the average high-temperature is 23.2°C (73.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 22°C (71.6°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

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

In May, in Mindelo, Cape Verde, the rain falls for 1.4 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Mindelo, the average day length in May is 12h and 55min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, in Mindelo, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 19:09 -01.

May has the most sunshine of the year in Mindelo, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

In Mindelo, Cape Verde, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Mindelo is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat 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
Mindelo, 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
Mindelo, 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
Mindelo, 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
Mindelo, 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
Mindelo, 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
Mindelo, 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
Mindelo, 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
Mindelo, 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
Mindelo, 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
Mindelo, 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
Mindelo, 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).