Weather in May in Alentejo
Planning a getaway to Alentejo this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.For a closer look at conditions across Alentejo, refer to the map below.
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
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 280 hours of sunshine in Vila Nova de Milfontes. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Alentejo climate page.
Where to go in Alentejo in May
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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