Santa Maria Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santa Maria, Portugal in May.

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Vila do Porto

Thinking about venturing to Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria in May

Santa Maria, Portugal is a region in Portugal. May in Santa Maria generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Vila do Porto.

To explore the conditions in Santa Maria, Portugal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 45 mm (1.8 in) in Vila do Porto.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Vila do Porto enjoys about 246 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Santa Maria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Maria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vila do Porto)

January18°C (64°F) February18°C (64°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August25°C (77°F) September24°C (75°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Maria in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Santa Maria

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Santa Maria, Portugal?

Vila do Porto

In May Vila do Porto generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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April
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Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
246 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
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Santa Maria weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Maria, Portugal in May?

May in Santa Maria, Portugal brings pleasant weather. In Vila do Porto, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Santa Maria, Portugal in May?

Average temperatures in Santa Maria, Portugal during May range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Vila do Porto.

Does Santa Maria, Portugal get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Santa Maria, Portugal. Vila do Porto averages only about 45 mm (1.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Santa Maria, Portugal?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Vila do Porto, May might be a good time to visit Santa Maria, Portugal. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Vila do Porto. The weather in March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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