Lajes weather in May (Azores, Portugal)

How is May weather typically in Lajes? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Lajes during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 19°C.

Precipitation

Lajes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 198 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 Lajes climate page with graphs.

 

Lajes, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 36%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Lajes, 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.

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

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