Ribeira Grande weather in May (Azores, Portugal)

How is the weather in Ribeira Grande in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Ribeira Grande typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Ribeira Grande in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Ribeira Grande, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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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 Ribeira Grande in May?

For visitors traveling to Ribeira Grande, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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