Weather in May in The Douro Valley
Thinking about venturing to the Douro Valley this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Douro Valley in May?
The Douro Valley is a region in Portugal. May in the Douro Valley generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Porto.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pinhão with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Vila Nova de Gaia with 103 mm.Average sunshine
The city Porto usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in the Douro Valley for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Douro Valley climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Douro Valley?
Porto
In May Porto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vila Nova de Gaia
In May Vila Nova de Gaia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lamego
In May Lamego generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Peso da Régua
In May Peso da Régua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Pinhão
In May Pinhão generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°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 the Douro Valley?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Douro Valley. Typically, the climate in Porto is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit the Douro Valley is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Porto. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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