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May in Alter do Chão brings high temperatures, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and nights dropping to 12°C (54°F). With excellent weather conditions overall, it's a good time to visit.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, April, May, September and October typically offer the best circumstances for Alter do Chão.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alter do Chão - and find the best 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).
Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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