Weather in May in Madeira Islands
Thinking about venturing to Madeira Islands 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 Madeira Islands in May?
Madeira Islands is a region in Portugal. May in Madeira Islands generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 16°C in Funchal. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Madeira Islands in May, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across Madeira Islands, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Porto Santo with an average of 16 mm to moderate rainfall in Ponta Delgada with 35 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 210 hours of sunshine in Funchal. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Madeira Islands's conditions throughout the year, check out our Madeira Islands climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Madeira Islands?
Funchal
In May Funchal generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Caniço
In May Caniço generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Calheta
In May Calheta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Arco da Calheta
In May Arco da Calheta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Porto Santo
In May Porto Santo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Madeira Islands?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Madeira Islands. Typically, the climate in Funchal is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Funchal.
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