Beiras region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Beiras region, Portugal in May.

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Coimbra Aveiro Seia Viseu

Planning a getaway to the Beiras region, Portugal 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 to Expect in the Beiras region in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Gouveia at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Idanha-a-Nova at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Idanha-a-Nova and 10°C (50°F) in Gouveia.

For a closer look at conditions across the Beiras region, Portugal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Idanha-a-Nova with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Seia with 90 mm (3.5 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Coimbra typically receives 251 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Beiras region in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Beiras region

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Beiras region, Portugal?

Temperature range in the Beiras region (May)

Precipitation variation in the Beiras region (May)

Coimbra

In May Coimbra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
251 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Coimbra →

Aveiro

In May Aveiro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
251 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Aveiro →

Seia

In May Seia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
228 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Seia →

Viseu

In May Viseu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
228 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Viseu →

Gouveia

In May Gouveia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
228 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gouveia →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Beiras region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Coimbra 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Aveiro 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Seia 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Viseu 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Gouveia 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Castelo Branco 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

The Beiras region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Beiras region, Portugal in May?

the Beiras region, Portugal typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Coimbra average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Beiras region, Portugal in May?

In Coimbra, the average daytime high in May is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

Does the Beiras region, Portugal get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Coimbra averages just 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Beiras region, Portugal.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Beiras region, Portugal?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Beiras region, Portugal with overall perfect weather in Coimbra.

On average, the best time to visit the Beiras region, Portugal is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Coimbra. The weather in January, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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