Cape Verde in May: weather, sea & travel advice
Cape Verde in May is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, beach holidays and family holidays. Days are around 22 °C (mild), and the sea is about 23 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Cape Verde · MayPhoto: Daniel Åhs Karlsson · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Day
- 22 °C
- Night
- 22 °C
- Sea
- 23 °C
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sun
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 85 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent87/100
City breakExcellent99/100
ActiveExcellent89/100
FamilyExcellent83/100
In favour
- Little rain (about 0 rainy days)
To consider
- High humidity (85 %)
All months at a glance
22J
22F
22M
22A
22M
23J
24J
26A
27S
26O
25N
24D
1J
0F
0M
0A
0M
0J
1J
3A
4S
3O
1N
1D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cape Verde in May?
Daytime highs average around 22 °C, with nights around 22 °C.
Can you swim in Cape Verde in May?
The sea is about 23 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Cape Verde in May?
On the long-term average, expect about 0 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Cape Verde?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.