Quarteira weather in May (Algarve, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Quarteira during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Quarteira, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Quarteira in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 304 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 favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Quarteira. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Quarteira climate page with graphs.

 

Quarteira, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 31 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 304 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 68% *  
* Data from: Faro, Portugal (17 KM, 10 Miles).

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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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 Quarteira in May?

For visitors traveling to Quarteira, 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 17°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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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