Machico weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)
What kind of weather does May bring to Machico? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.
Temperatures
During May, Machico experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 16°C.
Precipitation
Machico in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 6 days this month are expected to have rain.Average sunshine
With around 210 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Machico. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Machico climate page with graphs.
Machico, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
16°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Water Temperature
19°C *
Chance of Rain
20%
Precipitation
26 mm
Rainy days
6 days
Humidity
70% *
Windspeed
4 km/h *
Sunshine
210 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
48% *
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Machico, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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