Horta weather in May (Azores, Portugal)

Wondering what the weather is like in Horta during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Horta is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 22°C, cooling down at night to around 19°C.

Precipitation

Horta in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 182 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Horta climate page with graphs.

 

Horta, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 182 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in Portugal in May

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Horta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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