Flores Island

Flores Island Weather in May

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

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Santa Cruz das Flores Lajes das Flores

Planning a getaway to Flores Island, 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 Flores Island in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Santa Cruz das Flores.

For a closer look at conditions across Flores Island, Portugal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 68 mm (2.7 in) in Santa Cruz das Flores.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Santa Cruz das Flores receives about 169 hours of sunlight in May, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Flores Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Flores Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Cruz das Flores)

January18°C (64°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Flores Island in May

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

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 Flores Island

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

Temperature range in Flores Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Flores Island (May)

Santa Cruz das Flores

In May Santa Cruz das Flores 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 pleasant 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 sun hours
131 hours
169 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Santa Cruz das Flores →

Lajes das Flores

In May Lajes das Flores 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 pleasant 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 sun hours
131 hours
169 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Lajes das Flores →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santa Cruz das Flores 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Lajes das Flores 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Flores Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Flores Island, Portugal in May?

Flores Island, Portugal typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Santa Cruz das Flores average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Flores Island, Portugal in May?

In Santa Cruz das Flores, the average daytime high in May is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Flores Island, Portugal get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Santa Cruz das Flores averages just 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Flores Island, Portugal.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Flores Island, Portugal?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Flores Island, Portugal with overall pleasant weather in Santa Cruz das Flores. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Flores Island, Portugal is in June, July, August, September and November with generally perfect weather in Santa Cruz das Flores. In contrast, February and March tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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