Cape Verde · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonCape Verde · Africa
Max Temp
26.3°C
Min Temp
21°C
Sunshine
10.3 h/day
Rain Days
0 days
Water Temp
22.9°C
Rainfall
0.3 mm
Humidity
73%
Avg Temp
23.2°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is among the best months in Cape Verde: only 0 rain days, 26°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 26°C, cooling to 21°C at night (daily average: 23°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 0 mm of rain over 0 days. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in May are ideal.
Packing list for Cape Verde in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Cape Verde?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Cape Verde (Climate Score: 97/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Cape Verde in May?
- In May, Cape Verde sees daily highs of 26°C. Nights cool to 21°C, with a daily average of 23°C.
- How much rain falls in Cape Verde in May?
- In May, Cape Verde receives an average of 0 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Cape Verde get in May?
- Cape Verde averages 10 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Cape Verde in May?
- Water temperature in Cape Verde in May averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
