São Miguel Weather in May

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

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Ponta Delgada Ribeira Grande Furnas Vila Franca do Campo

Planning a getaway to São Miguel, 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 Miguel in May

São Miguel, Portugal is a region in Portugal. May in São Miguel 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 15°C (59°F) in Ponta Delgada.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Povoação with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Ponta Delgada with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Ponta Delgada gets approximately 175 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore São Miguel by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in São Miguel — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ponta Delgada)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March17°C (63°F) April17°C (63°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September24°C (75°F) October22°C (72°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in São Miguel in May

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

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 Miguel

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

Temperature range in São Miguel (May)

Precipitation variation in São Miguel (May)

Ponta Delgada

In May Ponta Delgada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
175 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Ponta Delgada →

Ribeira Grande

In May Ribeira Grande generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
175 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Ribeira Grande →

Furnas

In May Furnas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
175 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Furnas →

Vila Franca do Campo

In May Vila Franca do Campo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
175 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Vila Franca do Campo →

Capelas

In May Capelas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
175 hours
164 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ponta Delgada 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Ribeira Grande 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Furnas 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Vila Franca do Campo 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Capelas 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Lagoa 19°C (66°F) 15°C (59°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

São Miguel weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in São Miguel, Portugal in May?

Expect pleasant weather across São Miguel, Portugal in May. The popular destination of Ponta Delgada averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in São Miguel, Portugal in May?

Average temperatures in São Miguel, Portugal during May range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Ponta Delgada.

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

May is on the drier side in São Miguel, Portugal. Ponta Delgada averages only about 72 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit São Miguel, Portugal?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit São Miguel, Portugal with overall pleasant weather in Ponta Delgada. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and November provide perfect weather in Ponta Delgada. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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