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Temperature in The Azores in May

The Azores is a region in Portugal. In May the average maximum daytime 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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Azores in May?

To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of the Azores, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in May in the Azores?
  • From a thorough analysis of our records, Horta clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 22°C, and evenings that remain near 19°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in the Azores?
  • The coldest city in May in the Azores is São Roque do Pico when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 18°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 16°C.

  • How much sun does the Azores get in May?
  • Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 175 hours of sunlight expected in Ponta Delgada. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 19°C in Ponta Delgada this month, so still a bit cool to swim but some enjoy a chilly dive.

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