May weather forecastPedro Vaz, Cape Verde

May

Weather in May

May's weather signals a shift to warmer times of the year in Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde. The already sunny city relishes even more sunshine and remains characteristically mild and enjoyable. A significant rise to 24.8°C (76.6°F) in the average maximum temperature and 22.2°C (72°F) minimum showcases the gradual warmth setting in May's weather. The breeze continues to be refreshing, making the weather feel less hot than the thermometer indicates. As we anticipate June, weather remains steady with minor alterations in the factors of cloud coverage and wind speed.

Temperature

Pedro Vaz marks the onset of May with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), a subtle shift from April's 24.1°C (75.4°F). Nighttime temperatures in Pedro Vaz record an average of 22.2°C (72°F) throughout May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Pedro Vaz is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of May, in Pedro Vaz, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:59 -01.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Pedro Vaz, records 24.8°C (76.6°F), while the low-temperature is 22.2°C (72°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde, is 77%.

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

In Pedro Vaz, during May, the rain falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 50min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, in Pedro Vaz, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:59 -01.

With an average of 9.9h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Pedro Vaz, Cape Verde, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Pedro Vaz, 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
Pedro Vaz, 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
Pedro Vaz, 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
Pedro Vaz, 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
Pedro Vaz, 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
Pedro Vaz, 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
Pedro Vaz, 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 12min).

  • 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
Pedro Vaz, 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
Pedro Vaz, 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
Pedro Vaz, 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
Pedro Vaz, 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).