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Ponta do Sol weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What does the weather outlook for Ponta do Sol look like in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Ponta do Sol during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 20°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 16°C.

Precipitation

Ponta do Sol in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 6 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Ponta do Sol. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ponta do Sol climate page with graphs.

 

Ponta do Sol, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 30 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (31 KM, 19 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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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 do Sol, 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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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