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Weather in May in Alentejo

Considering a trip to Alentejo this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Alentejo in May?

Alentejo is a region in Portugal. May in Alentejo generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Prazeres at 19°C to warm in Moura at 26°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Moura and 16°C in Prazeres.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Prazeres with an average of 33 mm to moderate rainfall in Penhas Douradas with 85 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Vila Nova de Milfontes enjoys approximately 280 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Alentejo for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Alentejo climate page.

Where to go in Alentejo in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Alentejo on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Alentejo?

Vila Nova de Milfontes

In May Vila Nova de Milfontes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Vila Nova de Milfontes
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<<   April April
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20°C 
12°C 
242 hours 
56 mm 
10 days 
22°C 
14°C 
280 hours 
36 mm 
6 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
16°C 
328 hours 
11 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Vila Nova de Milfontes

Évora

In May Évora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Évora
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
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21°C 
10°C 
251 hours 
65 mm 
11 days 
25°C 
13°C 
293 hours 
50 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
16°C 
338 hours 
14 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Évora

Zambujeira do Mar

In May Zambujeira do Mar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Zambujeira do Mar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
20°C 
12°C 
242 hours 
56 mm 
10 days 
22°C 
14°C 
280 hours 
37 mm 
5 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
16°C 
328 hours 
9.7 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Zambujeira do Mar

Odeceixe

In May Odeceixe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Odeceixe
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
20°C 
12°C 
242 hours 
55 mm 
10 days 
22°C 
14°C 
280 hours 
37 mm 
5 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
16°C 
328 hours 
9.3 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Odeceixe

Marvão

In May Marvão generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Marvão
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
21°C 
9°C 
66 mm 
13 days 
25°C 
12°C 
58 mm 
10 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
16°C 
17 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Marvão

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Is May the best time to visit Alentejo?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Alentejo with overall perfect weather in Vila Nova de Milfontes. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Vila Nova de Milfontes. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be tolerable.

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