Machico weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)
What can you expect from the weather in Machico during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.
In Machico the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.
Machico in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of rainfall is expected.
The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Machico in May?
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 in May.
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