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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 93/100

Mindelo in May

Excellent · 93/100Beach 71/100
High / low22° / 21°daily averages
Precipitation0 mm3 wet days
Sea23°surface temperature
16.89° N, 24.98° WElevation 44 mUTC−1 · Cape Verde Standard Time
When to goMindelo · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec93May
Best timeMar · Jun–Jul
May: high / low22° / 21°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Mindelo averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 21° — mild weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 21%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is warmer again by about 1°. The sea averages 23°, pleasant for a swim.

May scores 93/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Mindelo. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 19:05 local time, giving 12 h 55 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 19 minutes over the month.

Why 93/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%80%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 71/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Cape Verde's best in May

Where to go in May
Pedra Badejo
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Pedra Badejo

Santa Cruz
24°May high
0wet days
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Pedra Badejo
Calheta de São Miguel
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Calheta de São Miguel

São Miguel
23°May high
0wet days
100score
Calheta de São Miguel
Praia
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Praia

Praia
25°May high
0wet days
98score
Praia
Tarrafal
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Tarrafal

Tarrafal
23°May high
1wet day
98score
Tarrafal
·Questions

Mindelo in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Mindelo?

May scores 93/100 for Mindelo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 3 wet days.

How warm is Mindelo in May?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 21°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Mindelo in May?

Mindelo receives about 0 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 3 days.

Can you swim in Mindelo in May?

The sea averages 23°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.