São Jorge Island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in São Jorge Island, Portugal in May.

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Velas Calheta

Planning a getaway to São Jorge Island, Portugal 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 to Expect in São Jorge Island in May

São Jorge Island, Portugal is a region in Portugal. May in São Jorge 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 Velas.

For a closer look at conditions across São Jorge Island, Portugal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 61 mm (2.4 in) in Velas.

Explore São Jorge Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in São Jorge Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Velas)

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) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in São Jorge Island in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across São Jorge 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 São Jorge Island

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in São Jorge Island, Portugal?

Temperature range in São Jorge Island (May)

Precipitation variation in São Jorge Island (May)

Velas

In May Velas 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 very good 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
67 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Velas →

Calheta

In May Calheta 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 very good 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)
60 mm (2.4 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in São Jorge Island, in Portugal.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in São Jorge Island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Velas 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Calheta 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

São Jorge Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in São Jorge Island, Portugal in May?

Expect very good weather across São Jorge Island, Portugal in May. The popular destination of Velas averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in São Jorge Island, Portugal in May?

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

Does São Jorge Island, Portugal get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Velas averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for São Jorge Island, Portugal.

Is May a Good Time to Visit São Jorge Island, Portugal?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit São Jorge Island, Portugal with overall very good weather in Velas. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit São Jorge Island, Portugal is in June, July, August, September, October and November with generally excellent weather in Velas. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April and December tend to be good.

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