Portugal weather in May
What is the weather like in Portugal in May?
The weather conditions in Portugal in May vary from tolerable to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Portugal, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in Penhas Douradas with 13°C (56°F) to high in Beja with 24°C (76°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Beja and 6°C (43°F) in Penhas Douradas.
Precipitation in May varies from low in Faro with an average of 21mm (0.8inch) of rainfall to high in Braga with 110mm (4.3inch).
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 Portugal.
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Popular destinations in Portugal
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Average weather in Lisbon
In May Lisbon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Porto
In May Porto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (53°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Albufeira
In May Albufeira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lagos
In May Lagos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Portimão
In May Portimão generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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 Portugal?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Portugal with commonly perfect weather in Lisbon. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Portugal is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Lisbon.
The worst month is December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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