Furnas weather in May (Azores, Portugal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Furnas this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Furnas is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Furnas in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 175 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Furnas. May, June, July, August, September and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Furnas, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (31 KM, 19 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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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 Furnas, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Furnas.

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