SeasonMapCabo Verde in May
May is one of Cabo Verde's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 4 destinations average 93/100, led by Praia at 95 — 29°C and 0 rainy days — while Sal is cooler at 22°C and scores 91.
#2 of 12 months for Cabo Verde · 4 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Cabo Verde in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Praia | Island | 29°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 95 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Boa Vista | Island | 26°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Mindelo | Island | 24°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 92 tier S | Yes |
| 4 | Sal | Island | 22°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 91 tier S | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Cabo Verde in May
- Humpback whale season · Praia · 1 Mar – 31 May (usually)