Benfica weather in May (Portugal)

Is Benfica a good destination in May, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Benfica during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 25°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 13°C.

Precipitation

Benfica in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Expect around 9 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 290 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Benfica. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Benfica climate page with graphs.

 

Benfica, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 290 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

* Data from: Lisbon, Portugal (61 KM, 37 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 Benfica, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Benfica.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.