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Arco de São Jorge weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Thinking of visiting Arco de São Jorge in May? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Arco de São Jorge is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 20°C. At night, it falls to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Arco de São Jorge in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 6 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 210 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Arco de São Jorge. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arco de São Jorge climate page with graphs.

 

Arco de São Jorge, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 33 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
Data from: Funchal, Madeira (23 KM, 14 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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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 Arco de São Jorge, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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