Madeira

Madeira Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Madeira in May.

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Funchal Porto Santo Ponta de São Lourenço

Are you planning a trip a to Madeira in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Madeira in May

May in Madeira generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Funchal.

For a closer look at conditions across Madeira, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Porto Santo with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to low rainfall in Ponta de São Lourenço with 25 mm (1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Funchal enjoys about 210 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Madeira in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Madeira

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Madeira?

Temperature range in Madeira (May)

Precipitation variation in Madeira (May)

Funchal

In May Funchal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
210 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Funchal →

Porto Santo

In May Porto Santo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
225 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Porto Santo →

Ponta de São Lourenço

In May Ponta de São Lourenço generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
210 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
25 mm (1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ponta de São Lourenço →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Madeira in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Funchal 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Porto Santo 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Ponta de São Lourenço 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 25 mm (1 in)

Madeira weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Madeira in May?

Expect perfect weather across Madeira in May. The popular destination of Funchal averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Madeira in May?

Average temperatures in Madeira during May range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Funchal.

Does Madeira get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Funchal averages just 24 mm (0.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Madeira.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Madeira?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Madeira with overall perfect weather in Funchal. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Madeira is in May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Funchal.

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