Mértola weather in May (Alentejo, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Mértola in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Mértola, May is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Mértola in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 293 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mértola, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 36 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 293 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 66% *  

* Data from: Beja, Portugal (45 KM, 28 Miles).

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 Mértola in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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