Altura weather in May (Algarve, Portugal)

What should you pack for a trip to Altura in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Altura during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Altura in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 6 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 304 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Altura. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November 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 Altura climate page with graphs.

 

Altura, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 31 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 304 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 68% *  

* Data from: Faro, Portugal (40 KM, 25 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.

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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 Altura, 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.

Swimming

10/10

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 Altura.

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