Ribeira Brava weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What does the weather outlook for Ribeira Brava look like in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Ribeira Brava during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 16°C.

Precipitation

Ribeira Brava in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 210 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ribeira Brava, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (27 KM, 17 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.

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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 Ribeira Brava, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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