The weather in May in Sal

It's warm in May in Sal with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 22°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Sal. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Sal, Cape Verde. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2017, Sal reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,4 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.

Daily weather in May for Sal

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sal. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Sal New York
Average temperature 27°C 22°C
Max. temperature 28°C 28°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,4 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 1 day 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Sal with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 28°C, with nights around 22°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Sal is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in Sal is based on weather data from Espargos. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sal to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Sal, Cape Verde. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Sal

Temperature in May in Sal over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Sal, Cape Verde. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Sal

Total precipitation in May in Sal over the years

Daily UV index in May in Sal

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sal, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Sal by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.