Lisbon weather in May (Lisbon Region, Portugal)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lisbon this May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Lisbon during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Lisbon in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. You can typically expect 8 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 290 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lisbon, 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Lisbon, 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lisbon.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.