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Sao Vicente Island in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Sao Vicente Island in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Sao Vicente Island in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +72°F and about 14 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 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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+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
8 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sao Vicente Island has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Sao Vicente Island in May

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

The temperature in May is +73°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +70°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +73°F.

Is Sao Vicente Island warm or cold in May?

Sao Vicente Island is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +68°F to +70°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Sao Vicente Island:

Climate in Sao Vicente Island in May

Sao Vicente Island weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+72°F+72°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+64°F+66°F+68°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+82°F+86°F
Rainfall
0 mm0 mm0 mm
Wind
7 m/s8 m/s7 m/s
Humidity
79%81%83%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
111414
Cloudy days
191716
Rainy days
000
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +72°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 79% to 81%. Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 7 m/s to 8 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 11 to 14.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Sao Vicente Island in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 8 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Sao Vicente Island is gradually increasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last May in Sao Vicente Island?

This is the weather in Sao Vicente Island in May 2023:
1 May
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+74°F
2 May
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+74°F
3 May
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+74°F
4 May
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+73°F
5 May
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+72°F
6 May
☀️
+72°F
7 May
☁️
+72°F
8 May
☀️
+72°F
9 May
☀️
+72°F
10 May
☀️
+72°F
11 May
☀️
+73°F
12 May
☀️
+73°F
13 May
☀️
+73°F
14 May
☀️
+73°F
15 May
☀️
+73°F
16 May
☀️
+73°F
17 May
☀️
+74°F
18 May
☁️
+73°F
19 May
☁️
+72°F
20 May
☁️
+72°F
21 May
☁️
+72°F
22 May
☁️
+72°F
23 May
☁️
+72°F
24 May
☁️
+73°F
25 May
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+73°F
26 May
☁️
+73°F
27 May
☁️
+73°F
28 May
☀️
+73°F
29 May
☁️
+73°F
30 May
☁️
+73°F
31 May
☁️
+73°F
In May 2023 Sao Vicente Island had 14 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 76%. The average wind speed was 8 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 4 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sao Vicente Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sao Vicente Island in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+71°F) and the highest in 2017 (+80°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 13 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 219 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sao Vicente Island in May:

Is May a good time to visit Sao Vicente Island?

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

Can you sunbathe in Sao Vicente Island in May?

May has mild temperatures in Sao Vicente Island. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Sao Vicente Island rainy in May?

Sao Vicente Island is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Sao Vicente Island in May?

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

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Monthly weather in Sao Vicente Island

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sao Vicente Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.