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Weather in May in Norte Region

Planning a getaway to Norte Region 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 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.

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

Meanwhile, Porto enjoys close to 255 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Norte Region for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Norte Region climate page.

Where to go in Norte Region in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Norte Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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.

Porto
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
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18°C 
12°C 
218 hours 
120 mm 
15 days 
20°C 
14°C 
255 hours 
98 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
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23°C 
16°C 
278 hours 
39 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Porto

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.

Vila Nova de Gaia
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<<   April April
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18°C 
11°C 
218 hours 
125 mm 
14 days 
21°C 
13°C 
255 hours 
103 mm 
13 days 
June   >> June
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23°C 
16°C 
278 hours 
42 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Vila Nova de Gaia

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.

Ponte de Lima
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   April April
<<  
18°C 
9°C 
210 hours 
172 mm 
16 days 
21°C 
11°C 
249 hours 
147 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
14°C 
277 hours 
68 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Ponte de Lima

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.

Geres
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
16°C 
7°C 
210 hours 
165 mm 
16 days 
19°C 
9°C 
249 hours 
142 mm 
15 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
12°C 
277 hours 
72 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Geres

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.

Braga
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
19°C 
9°C 
218 hours 
158 mm 
15 days 
22°C 
11°C 
255 hours 
132 mm 
14 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
14°C 
278 hours 
59 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Braga

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Norte Region, in Portugal.

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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