☀️ Yes! Average temperature: 25°C
Yes! Average temperatures of 25°C make it pleasantly warm and ideal for sun-seekers. Cape Verde in May has an average air temperature of 25°C with sea temperatures around 23°C. You can expect 9 hours of sunshine per day and 0mm of rainfall, which means virtually no rain — bone-dry conditions.
Sea temperatures of 23°C are very comfortable for swimming and water sports. With 9 hours of daily sunshine, there's plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities. Bring summer clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light cardigan for air-conditioned venues.
Cape Verde is one of the top warm destinations for May holidays from the UK. The average flight time from the UK is comfortable and there are usually good deals available for this time of year.
Here's how Cape Verde stacks up against similar destinations in May:
| Destination | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Verde | 25°C | 23°C | 0mm | 9h |
| Cyprus | 25°C | 22°C | 10mm | 11h |
| Réunion | 25°C | 26°C | 50mm | 7h |
| Agadir | 24°C | 19°C | 5mm | 9h |
| Mauritius | 26°C | 26°C | 70mm | 7h |
| Mozambique | 26°C | 26°C | 20mm | 8h |
See how Cape Verde's temperature changes throughout the year:
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Yes, Cape Verde in May has average temperatures of 25°C, making it a warm destination. Sea temperatures are 23°C.
The sea at 23°C is refreshing but swimmable.
Bring summer clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light cardigan for air-conditioned venues.
May is an excellent time to visit Cape Verde with warm weather and 9 hours of daily sunshine.
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