Alvor weather in May (Algarve, Portugal)

What kind of weather does May bring to Alvor? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Alvor during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Alvor in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Expect around 5 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 320 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Alvor, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 31 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Sunshine 320 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portimão, Portugal (5 KM, 3 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 Alvor, 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?

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