Barcelos weather in May (Norte Region, Portugal)

What should you pack for a trip to Barcelos in May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Barcelos typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Barcelos in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 255 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barcelos climate page with graphs.

 

Barcelos, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (33 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in May

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Barcelos, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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