Weather in May in Norte Region
Thinking about venturing to Norte Region 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 Norte Region in May?
Norte Region is a region in Portugal. May in Norte Region generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Outeiro at 19°C to warm in Torre de Moncorvo at 23°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Torre de Moncorvo and 8°C in Outeiro.For specific regional insights in Norte Region, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Freixo de Espada à Cinta with an average of 53 mm to high rainfall in Santa Cruz do Lima with 151 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 255 hours of sunshine in Porto. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Norte Region climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Norte Region?
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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Ponte de Lima
In May Ponte de Lima generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Geres
In May Geres generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Braga
In May Braga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Norte Region?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Norte Region. Typically, the climate in Porto is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Norte Region is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Porto. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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