Weather in May in São Miguel
Are you planning a trip a to São Miguel in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in São Miguel in May?
São Miguel 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 and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in Ponta Delgada.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Povoação with an average of 64 mm to moderate rainfall in Ponta Delgada with 72 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 175 hours of sunlight expected in Ponta Delgada. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at May's conditions in São Miguel, see the map below. For a more detailed look at São Miguel's yearly weather, check out our São Miguel climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in São Miguel?
Ponta Delgada
In May Ponta Delgada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ribeira Grande
In May Ribeira Grande generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Furnas
In May Furnas 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.
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Vila Franca do Campo
In May Vila Franca do Campo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Capelas
In May Capelas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in São Miguel, in Portugal.
Is May the best time to visit São Miguel?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit São Miguel 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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