Ponta do Sol Weather in May

What's the weather like in Ponta do Sol (Ribeira Grande) in May 2024?

The climate in Ponta do Sol during May can be summarized as warm and dry.

May is in the spring in Ponta do Sol and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

Ponta do Sol weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.9°C 73.3°F
Nightly temperature 16.6°C 61.8°F
Average temperature 19.8°C 67.6°F
Daily sunshine 1.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 11 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 22kph 14 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ponta do Sol with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Ponta do Sol

Ponta do Sol average temperature in May

May rainfall

Ponta do Sol average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Ponta do Sol average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ponta do Sol in May 2024.

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Ponta do Sol weather stats

Ponta do Sol weather statistics
Hottest month: September 26°C 78.8°F
Driest month: March 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: October 4.8hrs
Coldest month: February 21.1°C 70°F
Wettest month: September 36mm 1.4ins
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