May weather forecast
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

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Weather in May

Temperatures in May hikes up a bit, signifying the start of the warm season in Vila do Maio, Cape Verde. Interestingly, there is a drop in rainfall during May to just 1mm, bucking the increasing trend witnessed since February. Clearer skies combined with slightly warmer temperatures provide a perfect excuse to explore hidden corners of the city. The evenings are pleasantly cool, with light breezes, making the weather ideal for a quiet dinner by the seaside. May also marks the month where daylight stretching further into the evenings, an invitation for sundown festivities.

Temperature

Vila do Maio in May witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.8°C, indicating a slight variation from April's 24.1°C. During May, Vila do Maio's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a subtle cooling from daytime highs, stabilizing at a pleasant 22.2°C.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Vila do Maio is 77%.

Rainfall

January, March and May are months with the least rain in Vila do Maio when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm of rain.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 23.3°C.
Note: Factor in your tolerance to cold, the sunshine, the wind, and the air's warmth, and a swim in 23.3°C might be tempting. It is interesting to note that Olympians compete in 25°C to 28°C water temperatures.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of May, 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

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Vila do Maio, Cape Verde. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be cautious! Sand and water surfaces make the Sun's UV rays more potent.
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FAQ

What is the average May temperature in Vila do Maio?

In Vila do Maio, in May, the average high-temperature is 24.8°C, and the average low-temperature is 22.2°C.

What is the average humidity in May in Vila do Maio?

The average relative humidity in May in Vila do Maio, Cape Verde, is 77%.

What is the driest month in Vila do Maio?

The months with the least rainfall in Vila do Maio, Cape Verde, are January, March and May Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 1mm of rain.

How many days does it rain in May in Vila do Maio?

In Vila do Maio, during May, the rain falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm of precipitation.

What is the water temperature in May in Vila do Maio?

In May, the average sea temperature is 23.3°C. For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 23°C is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 23.3°C.

How many hours of daylight does Vila do Maio have in May?

The average day length in May in Vila do Maio is 12h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Vila do Maio?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:59 -01.

What month has the most sunshine in Vila do Maio?

May has the most sunshine of the year in Vila do Maio, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Vila do Maio have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Vila do Maio?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Vila do Maio?

In Vila do Maio, Cape Verde, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average high temperature
24.1°C
24.8°C
25°C
Average low temperature
21.3°C
22.2°C
22.4°C
Average pressure
1014mbar
1014.3mbar
1014.8mbar
Average wind speed
23km/h
22.2km/h
19km/h
Average max. wind speed
23.6km/h
22.8km/h
19.7km/h
Average wind speed gusts
30.9km/h
29.7km/h
25.3km/h
Average humidity
76%
77%
79%
Average rainfall
3mm
1mm
3mm
Average rainfall days
3.3
1.3
2.3
Average sea temperature
23.2°C
23.3°C
23.8°C
Average daylight
12h 3min
12h 5min
13h 0min
Average sunshine
9h 4min
9h 5min
9h 4min
Average sunshine days
26.9
29.3
25.5
Average UV index
6
6
6
Average cloud cover
15%
13%
18%
Average visibility
10km
10km
10km

Average temperature in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average temperature in May - Vila do Maio, 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).

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Average pressure in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average pressure in May - Vila do Maio, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in May - Vila do Maio, 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).

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Average humidity in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average humidity in May - Vila do Maio, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in May - Vila do Maio, 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).

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Average rainfall days in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in May - Vila do Maio, 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).

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Average sea temperature in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average sea temperature in May - Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
  • Average sea temperature in May: 23.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is October (27.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are March and April (23.2°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Vila do Maio, 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 12min).

  • 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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in May - Vila do Maio, 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).

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Average UV index in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average UV index in May - Vila do Maio, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in May - Vila do Maio, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

Average visibility in May - Vila do Maio, 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).

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