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Estreito da Calheta weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Thinking of visiting Estreito da Calheta in May? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Estreito da Calheta tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 19°C, cooling off to about 16°C at night.

Precipitation

Estreito da Calheta in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 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.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Estreito da Calheta, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 33 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (39 KM, 24 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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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 Estreito da Calheta, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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