Guimarães weather in May (Norte Region, Portugal)

How is May weather typically in Guimarães? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, Guimarães usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Guimarães in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 255 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Guimarães, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (39 KM, 24 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 Guimarães, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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