Penalva do Castelo weather in May (Centro Region, Portugal)

Curious about the climate in Penalva do Castelo this May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During May, Penalva do Castelo is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 21°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Penalva do Castelo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 228 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 Penalva do Castelo. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January 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 Penalva do Castelo climate page with graphs.

 

Penalva do Castelo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 228 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Penhas Douradas, Portugal (31 KM, 19 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Penalva do Castelo, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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