Póvoa de Varzim weather in May (Norte Region, Portugal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Póvoa de Varzim in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Póvoa de Varzim includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Póvoa de Varzim in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 255 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Póvoa de Varzim climate page with graphs.

 

Póvoa de Varzim, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (17 KM, 10 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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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 Póvoa de Varzim, 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 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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