SeasonMapMindelo weather in May
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May in Mindelo: warm, dry, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Mindelo · #101 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Mindelo climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 71°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 76°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 32 km/h / 20 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mindelo in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Mindelo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMindelo's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
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Mindelo in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Mindelo?
- May in Mindelo: warm, dry, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Mindelo on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Mindelo in May?
- In May, Mindelo averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 21.4°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mindelo in May?
- Mindelo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.