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Alcarraz in May sees high daytime temperatures of 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows of 13°C (55°F). Moderate rainfall is typical, with around 46 mm (1.8 in) for the month.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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