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Sal in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate
Take a look at past year’s weather for Sal in May and see if it is worth visiting.
Weather in Sal in May 2026
Good Weather
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£204 - £204Are you considering a trip to Sal in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +22°C and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 0 rainy days and 0 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sal has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Sal in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sal for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +23°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +24°C during the day and a minimum of +21°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +23°C.
Is Sal warm or cold in May?
Sal is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +22°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°C to +21°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Sal:
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Climate in Sal in May
Sal weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
| April | May | June | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. temperature | +22°C | +22°C | +23°C | |||
| Min. temperature | +18°C | +19°C | +20°C | |||
| Max. temperature | +24°C | +25°C | +27°C | |||
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| Wind | 6 m/s | 6 m/s | 6 m/s | |||
| Humidity | 80% | 82% | 84% | |||
| Air pressure | 1013 HPa | 1014 HPa | 1014 HPa | |||
☀️ | Sunny days | 6 | 7 | 7 | ||
☁️ | Cloudy days | 23 | 23 | 23 | ||
🌧️ | Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
❄️ | Snowy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Our opinion | Good | Good | Good | |||
May weather is still as good as in April. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +22°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 1 mm to 0 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 6 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 6 to 7.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind
Wind speed in Sal in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Sal is gradually increasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Sal based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 7 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. Sal is amazing in May with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Sal wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 20% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Sal?
This is the weather in Sal in May 2025:
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+23°C
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+24°C
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+23°C
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+23°C
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+22°C
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+23°C
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+22°C
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+22°C
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+23°C
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+23°C
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+23°C
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+23°C
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+23°C
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+23°C
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+23°C
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+22°C
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+22°C
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+23°C
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+23°C
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+23°C
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In May 2025 Sal had 1 sunny days, 30 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 77%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Sal climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Sal in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+22°C) and the highest in 2023 (+24°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2009 with 183 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sal in May:
Is May a good time to visit Sal?
May is a really good time to go to Sal. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sal.
Can you sunbathe in Sal in May?
May has mild temperatures in Sal. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Sal rainy in May?
Sal is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Sal in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sal in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
How much does it cost to fly to Sal in May?
The normal prices to fly to Sal is £204 - £204. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
Monthly weather in Sal
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sal, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.