Lagoa das Furnas weather in May (Azores, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Lagoa das Furnas in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Lagoa das Furnas, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Lagoa das Furnas in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

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're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lagoa das Furnas, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (29 KM, 18 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 Lagoa das Furnas in May?

For visitors traveling to Lagoa das 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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