Furnas weather in May (Azores, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Furnas in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Furnas the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Furnas in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 175 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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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 Furnas in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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