Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Praia with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Praia in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Praia with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 27°C, with nights close to 22°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Praia will be around 28°C, with nights close to 23°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Praia is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in May
According to weather history, there is only 0,1 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
You can expect dry weather every day in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Praia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Praia in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
26°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
0,1 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
0 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Praia?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Praia. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Praia in May
With 38°C, Praia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Praia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Praia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Praia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Praia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect it to stay dry all month in Praia.
Daily UV Index in May in Praia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Praia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Praia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Praia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Praia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Praia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Praia
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Praia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Praia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Praia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
