Sal in May: weather, rain (0%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Sal weather in May

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

70°F – 79°F

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Sal in May?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 79°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: May in Sal is absolutely stellar for sun-worshippers and beach lovers. You'll enjoy mild, perfectly dry weather with virtually guaranteed sunshine—eleven-plus hours daily—and a warm 24°C sea that's ideal for swimming and water sports. This is genuinely one of the island's best months, combining comfortable temperatures with zero rain worry.

By trip type

Sal in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Sal. Temperatures rise (26°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Sal.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	68°F	77°F	0%	0.0in	10.8h	8.9/10
🌤️ February	68°F	75°F	4%	0.0in	10.9h	8.7/10
☀️ March	68°F	77°F	1%	0.0in	11.1h	8.9/10
☀️ April	68°F	77°F	1%	0.0in	11.4h	9.0/10
☀️ May	70°F	79°F	0%	0.0in	11.7h	9.2/10
☀️ June	72°F	81°F	1%	0.0in	11.6h	9.4/10
☀️ July	73°F	82°F	4%	0.0in	11.1h	9.3/10
☀️ August	75°F	84°F	18%	0.0in	11.0h	8.6/10
☀️ September	77°F	86°F	23%	0.0in	11.0h	8.2/10
☀️ October	77°F	86°F	4%	0.0in	11.0h	8.7/10
☀️ November	73°F	82°F	5%	0.0in	10.9h	9.3/10
☀️ December	72°F	79°F	3%	0.0in	10.9h	9.0/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Sal averages 79°F, 0% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10. See methodology →

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