Ponta Delgada weather in May (Azores, Portugal)

How is May weather typically in Ponta Delgada? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Ponta Delgada typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 15°C.

Precipitation

Ponta Delgada in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 175 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August, September and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and March 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 19°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 175 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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