Faial Weather in May

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

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Horta Capelo Castelo Branco Cedros

Planning a journey to Faial, Portugal this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Faial in May

Faial, Portugal is a region in Portugal. May in Faial generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Horta.

For specific regional insights in Faial, Portugal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 64 mm (2.5 in) in Horta.

Explore Faial by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Faial - and find the best time to visit. (based on Horta)

January18°C (64°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September23°C (73°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Faial in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Faial.

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 Faial

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

Temperature range in Faial (May)

Precipitation variation in Faial (May)

Horta

In May Horta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Horta →

Capelo

In May Capelo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Capelo →

Castelo Branco

In May Castelo Branco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Castelo Branco →

Cedros

In May Cedros generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Cedros →

Varadouro

In May Varadouro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Varadouro →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Faial, in Portugal.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Faial in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Horta 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Capelo 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Castelo Branco 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Cedros 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Varadouro 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Faial weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Faial, Portugal in May?

May in Faial, Portugal brings very good weather. In Horta, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Faial, Portugal in May?

Horta averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does Faial, Portugal get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Faial, Portugal during May, with Horta averaging close to 64 mm (2.5 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Faial, Portugal?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Horta, May might be a good time to visit Faial, Portugal. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and November offering mostly excellent weather in Horta. The weather in January, February, March, April and December, on the other hand, tends to be good.

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