May weather forecast
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

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Weather in May

As Tarrafal transitions into May, the weather experiences nominal fluctuations in meteorological readings. The discernible change in weather ensues in the escalation of the lowest temperatures, escalating from 21.3°C (70.3°F) in April to 22.2°C (72°F). Wind dynamics demonstrate gradual changes, maintaining a serene atmosphere in the city. As the frequency of sunshine days increases, both residents and tourists enjoy longer hours in the warm and inviting Cape Verde weather. Expectations are high as the city awaits the atmospheric transitions of June.

Temperature

Tarrafal sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. During May, Tarrafal 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 Tarrafal are January, March and May Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:01 -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. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Tarrafal?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Tarrafal, is 24.8°C (76.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 22.2°C (72°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Tarrafal?

The average relative humidity in May in Tarrafal, Cape Verde, is 77%.

What is the driest month in Tarrafal?

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

How much does it rain in Tarrafal in May?

In Tarrafal, Cape Verde, during May, the rain falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Tarrafal?

In Tarrafal, Cape Verde, the average day length in May is 12h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Tarrafal?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, in Tarrafal, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 19:01 -01.

What month has the most sunshine in Tarrafal?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Tarrafal have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Tarrafal?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Tarrafal?

In Tarrafal, Cape Verde, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in May
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average temperature in May - Tarrafal, 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
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average pressure in May - Tarrafal, 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
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in May - Tarrafal, 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
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average humidity in May - Tarrafal, 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
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in May - Tarrafal, 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
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in May - Tarrafal, 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
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tarrafal, 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).

Average sunshine days in May
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in May - Tarrafal, 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
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average UV index in May - Tarrafal, 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
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in May - Tarrafal, 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
Tarrafal, Cape Verde

Average visibility in May - Tarrafal, 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).

Tarrafal, Cape Verde

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