Alcobaça weather in May (Centro Region, Portugal)

Is Alcobaça a good destination in May, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Alcobaça is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 13°C.

Precipitation

Alcobaça in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 225 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Alcobaça, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Cabo Carvoeiro, Portugal (42 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in May

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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 Alcobaça, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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