Coimbra weather in May (Centro Region, Portugal)

How is May weather typically in Coimbra? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Coimbra is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Coimbra in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 251 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Coimbra.

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

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

 

Coimbra, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 251 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Coimbra, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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