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Gaula weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Is Gaula a good destination in May, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Gaula during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 16°C.

Precipitation

Gaula in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 210 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Gaula.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Gaula. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gaula, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (5 KM, 3 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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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 Gaula, 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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