May weather forecastPatim, Cape Verde

May

Weather in May

May marks the arrival of more warmth in the city of Patim, Cape Verde. As this change occurs, relative humidity achieves its highest value at 77%. Despite the increase in temperature, the gentle wind offers respite from the escalating heat. The sun shines generously, bathing the city in light and warmth. Towards the end of the month, the signs of the incoming monsoon become more visible.

Temperature

With the transition into May, Patim notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), closely resembling April. Patim experiences a steady nighttime temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

January, March and May are months with the least rain in Patim when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 19:03 -01.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.9h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Patim, Cape Verde.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Patim are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

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

An average high-temperature, in May, in Patim, is 24.8°C (76.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 22.2°C (72°F).

In Patim, Cape Verde, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

The months with the least rainfall in Patim are January, March and May Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

In Patim, in May, it is raining for 1.3 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May in Patim, Cape Verde, is 12h and 49min.

On the first day of May in Patim, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 19:03 -01.

May has the most sunshine of the year in Patim, Cape Verde, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Patim is 9.9h.

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Patim, Cape Verde.

In Patim, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

24.1°C

24.8°C

25°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

23.6km/h

22.8km/h

19.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

26.9

29.3

25.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Patim, Cape Verde

Average high temperature in May: 24.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).

Average low temperature in May: 22.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Patim, Cape Verde

Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Patim, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in May: 22.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in May
Patim, Cape Verde

Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Patim, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (57mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Patim, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Patim, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in May: 29.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Patim, Cape Verde

Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Patim, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Patim, 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).