SeasonMapSal weather in May
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May in Sal: nice, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Sal · #151 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sal climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 75°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 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 Sal 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.
BusyTrade-wind season, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sal'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 weatherSal's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Sal in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Trade-wind season
1 Nov – 31 May · usuallyCrowdedThe north-easterly is at its most dependable through the northern winter, which is what built Santa Maria's kite and windsurf trade. Ponta Preta is for experts; the bay in front of town is where everyone learns. Source ↗
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Sal in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sal?
- May in Sal: nice, dry, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Sal on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Sal in May?
- In May, Sal averages a daily high of 22.4°C and a low of 21.7°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sal in May?
- Sal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.