Madeira weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Madeira in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Madeira in May?
May in Madeira generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 16°C in Funchal.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Porto Santo with an average of 16 mm to low rainfall in Ponta de São Lourenço with 25 mm. Meanwhile, Funchal enjoys approximately 210 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Madeira, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Madeira's yearly weather, check out our Madeira climate page.
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Average weather in Funchal
In May Funchal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C 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 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best 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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