Pico island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Pico island, Portugal in May.

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São Roque do Pico Madalena Lajes do Pico Prainha de Baixo

Thinking about venturing to Pico island, Portugal this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Pico island in May

Pico island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. May in Pico island generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in São Roque do Pico.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Pico island, Portugal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Calheta de Nesquim with an average of 59 mm (2.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Madalena with 64 mm (2.5 in).

Explore Pico island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pico island — and find the best time to visit. (based on São Roque do Pico)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September23°C (73°F) October21°C (70°F) November19°C (66°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pico island in May

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

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

Temperature range in Pico island (May)

Precipitation variation in Pico island (May)

São Roque do Pico

In May São Roque do Pico generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in São Roque do Pico →

Madalena

In May Madalena generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Madalena →

Lajes do Pico

In May Lajes do Pico generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Lajes do Pico →

Prainha de Baixo

In May Prainha de Baixo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Prainha de Baixo →

Calheta de Nesquim

In May Calheta de Nesquim generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Calheta de Nesquim →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Pico island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
São Roque do Pico 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Madalena 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Lajes do Pico 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Prainha de Baixo 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Calheta de Nesquim 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
São Mateus 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Pico island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pico island, Portugal in May?

In May, Pico island, Portugal generally has pleasant weather conditions. São Roque do Pico sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Pico island, Portugal in May?

In São Roque do Pico, the average daytime high in May is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Pico island, Portugal get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Pico island, Portugal. São Roque do Pico averages only about 62 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Pico island, Portugal?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in São Roque do Pico, May might be a good time to visit Pico island, Portugal. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in São Roque do Pico. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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