Ponta Delgada weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)
Will it be warm or cold in Ponta Delgada this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.
Temperatures
During May, Ponta Delgada experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 15°C.
Precipitation
Ponta Delgada in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 35 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 6 days will see rain.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Ponta Delgada. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ponta Delgada climate page with graphs.
Ponta Delgada, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
15°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Chance of Rain
21%
Precipitation
35 mm
Rainy days
6 days
Humidity
70% *
Sunshine
210 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
48% *
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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Ponta Delgada, 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.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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