Weather in May in The Azores
Planning a getaway to the Azores 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 the Azores in May?
The Azores is a region in Portugal. May in the Azores generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C in São Roque do Pico to 22°C in Horta. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Horta and 16°C in São Roque do Pico.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Maria with an average of 36 mm to moderate rainfall in Ponta Delgada with 72 mm.Average sunshine
The city Ponta Delgada usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in the Azores for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Azores climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Azores?
Ponta Delgada
In May Ponta Delgada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Angra do Heroísmo
In May Angra do Heroísmo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Santa Maria Island
In May Santa Maria Island generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Horta
In May Horta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Lajes
In May Lajes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Azores, in Portugal.
Is May the best time to visit the Azores?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Ponta Delgada, May might be a good time to visit the Azores.
Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and November provide perfect weather in Ponta Delgada. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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