Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
With May's arrival, Praia notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. During May's nights, Praia notes a minor temperature decline, reaching an average of 22.2°C (72°F).Humidity
In Praia, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Praia are January, March and May Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature in Praia is 23.8°C (74.8°F).Note: Swimming in 23.8°C (74.8°F) can be enjoyable or not, depending on how you feel about the cold and conditions such as sunshine, wind, and the day's temperature. FYI: Olympic standards dictate waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 12h and 50min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:00 -01.
Sunshine
May has the most sunshine of the year in Praia, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.UV index
January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Praia. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! UV intensity is much stronger when reflected off sand and water.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Praia?
What is the average humidity in May in Praia?
What is the driest month in Praia?
How many days does it rain in May in Praia?
How warm is the water in May in Praia?
What is the average length of the day in May in Praia?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Praia?
What month has the most sunshine in Praia?
How long on average sun shines in May in Praia?
When is the lowest UV index in Praia?
What is the UV index reading in May in Praia?
Average temperature in May
Praia, 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
Praia, 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
Praia, 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
Praia, 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
Praia, Cape Verde
- Average rainfall in May: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Praia, Cape Verde
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Praia, Cape Verde
- Average sea temperature in May: 23.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (27.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (23.6°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Praia, Cape Verde
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 5min
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 5min
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
Praia, 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 (13.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Praia, 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
Praia, 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
Praia, 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).
Praia, Cape Verde
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