Covilhã weather in May (Centro Region, Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Covilhã this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Covilhã is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Covilhã in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 228 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Covilhã, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 228 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Penhas Douradas, Portugal (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in May

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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 Covilhã, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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