Paço de Arcos weather in May (Lisbon Region, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Paço de Arcos in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Paço de Arcos, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Paço de Arcos in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 316 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Paço de Arcos. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Paço de Arcos climate page with graphs.

 

Paço de Arcos, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 316 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 71% *  

* Data from: Cascais, Portugal (11 KM, 6 Miles).

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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 Paço de Arcos in May?

For visitors traveling to Paço de Arcos, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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