Faial weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)
How does the weather in Faial usually fare in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.
Temperatures
Experience perfect weather in Faial during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 20°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 16°C.
Precipitation
Faial in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days days of rainfall are expected.Average sunshine
Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 210 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
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.
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