Calhetas weather in May (Azores, Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Calhetas this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of May in Calhetas typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Calhetas in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 175 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August, September and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Calhetas, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (9 KM, 6 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.

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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 Calhetas, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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