Madeira weather in May
What is the weather like in Madeira in May?
The weather conditions in Madeira in May vary from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
You can expect pleasant maximum average daytime temperatures of around 19°C (67°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Funchal.
May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 29mm (1.2 inches) in Funchal.
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Madeira.
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Popular destinations in Madeira
What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Madeira?
Average weather in Funchal
In May Funchal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Porto Santo
In May Porto Santo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ponta de São Lourenço
In May Ponta de São Lourenço generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (62°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Madeira?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Madeira with commonly 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 and October with generally perfect weather in Funchal.
The worst month is January that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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