Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Madeira Islands, Portugal this May.
The Madeira Islands, Portugal, a region in Portugal, typically experiences pleasant weather in May, with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Funchal.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of the Madeira Islands, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Madeira Islands.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Funchal. That makes May a pleasant month for the Madeira Islands, Portugal.
Average overnight lows in the Madeira Islands, Portugal during May sit near 16°C (61°F) in Funchal.
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 210 hours of sunshine in Funchal. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
The water temperature averages approximately 19°C (66°F) in Funchal this month, still a bit cool to swim, though some enjoy a refreshing dip.
We have much more information about the climate in the Madeira Islands.
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