Ponta Delgada weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Ponta Delgada in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Ponta Delgada typically experiences temperatures and rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -. But by evening, they drop to around -. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Ponta Delgada in May usually receives rainfall, averaging around - for the month. Typically around of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ponta Delgada, monthly averages in May

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Where to go in Portugal in May

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

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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 Ponta Delgada in May?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 0°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 in May.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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