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Nordeste Weather in May

Nordeste in May sees pleasant temperatures, with highs around 19°C (66°F) and overnight lows of 15°C (59°F). Around 59 mm (2.3 in) of rainfall is typical, so a light rain jacket is a sensible addition to your bag.

Rainfall in Nordeste in May

Historically, May sees about 14 days of rain, with a monthly average of 59 mm (2.3 in). A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Nordeste in May

Daytime temperatures in Nordeste reach 19°C (66°F) in May, dropping to 15°C (59°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights drop to around 15°C (59°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Nordeste in May

With about 175 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and overcast, creating a pleasant environment.

For Nordeste itself, June, July, August, September and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Nordeste Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C (66°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm (2.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (46 KM, 29 Miles).

Best Places in Portugal in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Nordeste in May

For Nordeste in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Nordeste in May

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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