Caniçal weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)
Planning a trip to Caniçal in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.
In Caniçal the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.
Caniçal in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 6 days of rain.
The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Caniçal climate page with graphs.
Caniçal, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
16°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Water Temperature
19°C *
Chance of Rain
20%
Precipitation
26 mm
Rainy days
6 days
Humidity
70% *
Windspeed
4 km/h *
Sunshine
210 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
48% *
Where to go in Portugal in May
Find out more about the weather in Portugal in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Caniçal in May?
For visitors traveling to Caniçal, 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. 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 in May.
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