Lisboa weather in May (Portugal)

Curious about the May weather in Lisboa? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Lisboa the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Lisboa in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 290 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 290 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

Where to go in Portugal in May

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Lisboa in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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