Albufeira weather in May (Algarve, Portugal)

How does the weather in Albufeira usually fare in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Albufeira during May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Albufeira in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 320 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Albufeira. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Albufeira, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Sunshine 320 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portimão, Portugal (25 KM, 16 Miles).

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 Albufeira, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Albufeira.

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