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
As Sal welcomes May, the average high-temperature is noted at a still pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. The low temperature average during May reflects a slight decrease to a still agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F) from the day's peak.Humidity
In Sal, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.Rainfall
In Sal, Cape Verde, during May, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 37.7 rainfall days, and 90mm (3.54") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
The months with the coldest seawater are January through May, with an average sea temperature of 22°C (71.6°F).Note: Given an individual's cold sensitivity, considering factors like sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a brief swim in 22°C (71.6°F) water might be pleasurable. (FYI: The standard water temperature for Olympic swimming contests is 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)
Daylight
In Sal, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 19:01 -01.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.9h.UV index
January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! The reflection of water and sand dramatically increases exposure to the UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sal, Cape Verde
- Average high temperature in May: 22.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (26.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (21.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 21.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (20.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Sal, Cape Verde
- Average pressure in May: 1014.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1013mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Sal, Cape Verde
- Average wind speed in May: 27.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (30.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (17.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Sal, Cape Verde
- Average humidity in May: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Sal, Cape Verde
- Average rainfall in May: 3mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (35mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Sal, Cape Verde
- Average rainfall days in May: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Sal, Cape Verde
- Average sea temperature in May: 22°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (27°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April and May (22°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sal, Cape Verde
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sal, Cape Verde
- Average sunshine days in May: 27.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (18.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Sal, Cape Verde
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Sal, Cape Verde
- Average cloud cover in May: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in May
Sal, 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).
Sal, Cape Verde
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