May weather forecastSanta Bárbara, Cape Verde

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Santa Bárbara, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.2°C (72°F) and an average high of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

May's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), diverging marginally from April's 24.1°C (75.4°F). During May, Santa Bárbara perceives a slight decrease in temperature from daytime highs, settling at an average low of 22.2°C (72°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Santa Bárbara, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of May, in Santa Bárbara, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 19:05 -01.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Santa Bárbara, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Santa Bárbara are 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 22.2°C (72°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

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

In Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde, in May, during 1.3 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length in Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde, is 12h and 49min.

On the first day of May in Santa Bárbara, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 19:05 -01.

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

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

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

In Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Santa Bárbara, 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
Santa Bárbara, 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
Santa Bárbara, 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
Santa Bárbara, 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
Santa Bárbara, 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
Santa Bárbara, 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 daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Santa Bárbara, 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
Santa Bárbara, 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
Santa Bárbara, 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
Santa Bárbara, 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
Santa Bárbara, 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).