Weather in May in Portugal
Planning a journey to Portugal this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Portugal in May?
May in Portugal generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Azoia at 18°C to warm in Moura at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Moura and 15°C in Azoia.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Reis Magos with an average of 23 mm to high rainfall in Santa Cruz do Lima with 151 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 290 hours of sunshine in Lisbon. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Portugal in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Portugal climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Portugal?
Lisbon
In May Lisbon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Porto
In May Porto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Albufeira
In May Albufeira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Lagos
In May Lagos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Portimão
In May Portimão generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Portugal?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Portugal with overall perfect weather in Lisbon. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Lisbon. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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