Monthly climate guide
Mindelo weather in May
Expect warm weather in Mindelo in May: afternoons reach about 23°C (74°F), while nights drop to around 21°C (70°F). Around 6 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- Rain is well below Mindelo's usual level (around 82% less).
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Mindelo.
Avg high
23°C
74°F
Avg low
21°C
70°F
Rainfall
6 mm
very dry
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
46%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Mindelo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 72°F | 20°C / 69°F | 58 mm | 75% | 57% |
| February | 22°C / 71°F | 20°C / 67°F | 54 mm | 78% | 53% |
| March | 22°C / 72°F | 20°C / 67°F | 26 mm | 79% | 49% |
| April | 23°C / 73°F | 20°C / 69°F | 18 mm | 80% | 52% |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 21°C / 70°F | 6 mm | 81% | 46% |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 22°C / 72°F | 5 mm | 82% | 53% |
| July | 25°C / 78°F | 23°C / 74°F | 7 mm | 80% | 60% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 25°C / 76°F | 30 mm | 80% | 59% |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 25°C / 78°F | 48 mm | 82% | 52% |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 25°C / 77°F | 31 mm | 80% | 53% |
| November | 25°C / 78°F | 23°C / 74°F | 44 mm | 77% | 63% |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 22°C / 71°F | 69 mm | 74% | 60% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is May a good time to visit Mindelo?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Mindelo →Other Cape Verde cities in May
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Mindelo in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Mindelo?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Mindelo, with highs around 23°C and about 6 mm of rain.
How warm is Mindelo in May?
Average highs are about 23°C (74°F) and average lows about 21°C (70°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Mindelo in May?
Mindelo typically gets around 6 mm of rain in May — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Mindelo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.