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Ribeira Brava weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

Looking to travel to Ribeira Brava in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Ribeira Brava, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Ribeira Brava in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 210 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 30 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Ribeira Brava in May?

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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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