Riba Douro weather in May (Portugal)

Is May a good time to explore Riba Douro weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Riba Douro includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 21°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Riba Douro in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riba Douro climate page with graphs.

 

Riba Douro, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in May

Find out more about the weather in Portugal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Riba Douro, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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