Arouca weather in May (Norte Region, Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Arouca this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Arouca includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 21°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C.

Precipitation

Arouca in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arouca, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (50 KM, 31 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 Arouca, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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