Cercal weather in May (Alentejo, Portugal)

What should you pack for a trip to Cercal in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in Cercal is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Cercal in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 6 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 280 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cercal, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Praia da Rocha, Portugal (71 KM, 44 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 Cercal, 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

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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