Castelo Branco weather in May (Centro Region, Portugal)

Can you expect sunny skies in Castelo Branco in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Castelo Branco in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Castelo Branco in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 228 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Castelo Branco. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Castelo Branco, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 228 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Penhas Douradas, Portugal (66 KM, 41 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 Castelo Branco, 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

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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