Maia weather in May (Norte Region, Portugal)

Is May a good time to explore Maia weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Maia typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 21°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 14°C.

Precipitation

Maia in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 255 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Maia, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (5 KM, 3 Miles).

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 Maia, 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. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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