Penafiel weather in May (Norte Region, Portugal)

How does the weather in Penafiel usually fare in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Penafiel includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Penafiel in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 255 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September 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 Penafiel climate page with graphs.

 

Penafiel, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (33 KM, 20 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 Penafiel, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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