Monchique weather in May (Algarve, Portugal)

What is the weather forecast for Monchique in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Monchique during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Monchique in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 5 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 280 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Monchique. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Monchique, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 280 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Praia da Rocha, Portugal (16 KM, 10 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.

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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 Monchique, 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 17°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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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