Algarve weather in May
Planning a journey to Algarve this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Algarve in May?
Algarve is a region in Portugal. May in Algarve generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Sagres at 19°C to warm in São Bartolomeu de Messines at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in São Bartolomeu de Messines and 16°C in Sagres.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sagres with an average of 25 mm to moderate rainfall in São Bartolomeu de Messines with 41 mm. Meanwhile, Albufeira enjoys close to 320 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Algarve, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Algarve's yearly weather, check out our Algarve climate page.
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Average weather in Albufeira
In May Albufeira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lagos
In May Lagos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Portimão
In May Portimão generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Vilamoura
In May Vilamoura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Tavira
In May Tavira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°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 Algarve?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Algarve with overall perfect weather in Albufeira.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Albufeira. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be tolerable.
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