Faial weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)
Planning a trip to Faial in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.
In Faial, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.
Faial in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of rainfall is expected.
The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Faial. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Faial climate page with graphs.
Faial, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
16°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Water Temperature
19°C *
Chance of Rain
21%
Precipitation
30 mm
Rainy days
6 days
Humidity
70% *
Windspeed
4 km/h *
Sunshine
210 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
48% *
Where to go in Portugal in May
Find out more about the weather in Portugal in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Faial in May?
For visitors traveling to Faial, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.
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