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Praia in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Praia in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Praia in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Praia in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and approximately 15 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 0 rainy days and 0 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Praia has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Praia in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Praia for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +72°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +81°F.

Is Praia warm or cold in May?

Praia is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +70°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Praia:

Climate in Praia in May

Praia weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+77°F+77°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+66°F+66°F+68°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+84°F+86°F
Rainfall
0 mm0 mm0 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%78%79%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
131513
Cloudy days
171616
Rainy days
101
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +77°F for average maximum temperature during the day. The rainfall amount in May stays the same as in the previous month with a 0 mm of total precipitation. Humidity rises from 76% to 78%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 13 to 15.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Praia in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Praia is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Praia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 2 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Praia is amazing in May with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Praia wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Praia?

This is the weather in Praia in May 2023:
1 May
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+83°F
2 May
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+82°F
3 May
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+82°F
4 May
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+82°F
5 May
☀️
+81°F
6 May
☀️
+77°F
7 May
☀️
+78°F
8 May
☀️
+80°F
9 May
☀️
+80°F
10 May
☀️
+81°F
11 May
☀️
+80°F
12 May
☀️
+81°F
13 May
☀️
+80°F
14 May
☁️
+79°F
15 May
☀️
+79°F
16 May
☀️
+79°F
17 May
☀️
+80°F
18 May
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+80°F
19 May
☀️
+80°F
20 May
☁️
+80°F
21 May
☀️
+80°F
22 May
☁️
+79°F
23 May
☁️
+79°F
24 May
☁️
+79°F
25 May
🌧️
+79°F
26 May
☀️
+80°F
27 May
☁️
+81°F
28 May
☁️
+81°F
29 May
☀️
+80°F
30 May
☀️
+80°F
31 May
☁️
+80°F
In May 2023 Praia had 19 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Praia climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Praia in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+77°F) and the highest in 2023 (+81°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 53 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 350 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Praia in May:

Is May a good time to visit Praia?

May is a really good time to go to Praia. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Praia.

Can you sunbathe in Praia in May?

May is warm in Praia. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Praia rainy in May?

Praia is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Praia in May?

The amount of sunny days in Praia during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Praia

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Praia, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.