May weather forecastVila do Maio, Cape Verde
May
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 (0.04"), 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
May experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.8°C (76.6°F), barely different from April's 24.1°C (75.4°F). May nights in Vila do Maio anticipate an average temperature of 22.2°C (72°F), a modest decline from the daytime.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 (0.04") of rain.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature in Vila do Maio, Cape Verde, is 23.3°C (73.9°F).Note: The cold tolerance of an individual, along with sunshine, wind, and the temperature of the environment, affects the enjoyment of swimming in 23.3°C (73.9°F) waters. (Olympic swimmers participate in waters ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day 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, in Vila do Maio, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:59 -01.
Sunshine
May has the most sunshine of the year in Vila do Maio, 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take warning! Reflective sand and water surfaces intensify the Sun's UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Vila do Maio, 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
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).
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).
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).
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).
