Garajau weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What kind of weather does May bring to Garajau? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Garajau during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 20°C. At night, it falls to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Garajau in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 6 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With around 210 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Garajau, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Funchal, Madeira (9 KM, 5 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Garajau, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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