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Lisboa weather in May (Portugal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Lisboa in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Lisboa during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 22°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Lisboa in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 8 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 290 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Lisboa. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Lisboa climate page with graphs.

 

Lisboa, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
SunshineSunshine 290 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63% *  

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 Lisboa, 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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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