Porto da Cruz weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)
Planning a trip to Porto da Cruz in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In Porto da Cruz, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.
Porto da Cruz in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.
The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Porto da Cruz. 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 Porto da Cruz climate page with graphs.
Porto da Cruz, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
16°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Water Temperature
19°C *
Chance of Rain
20%
Precipitation
30 mm
Rainy days
6 days
Humidity
70% *
Windspeed
4 km/h *
Sunshine
210 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
48% *
Where to go in Portugal in May
Find out more about the weather in Portugal in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Porto da Cruz in May?
For visitors traveling to Porto da Cruz, 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. 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 in May.
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