Santa Maria weather in May (Azores, Portugal)

Planning a trip to Santa Maria in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Santa Maria the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Santa Maria in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 249 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Maria, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 249 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44%  

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 Santa Maria in May?

For visitors traveling to Santa Maria, 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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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