Santa Cruz do Douro weather in May (Portugal)

Wondering what the weather is like in Santa Cruz do Douro during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Santa Cruz do Douro includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz do Douro in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 255 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Santa Cruz do Douro.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Santa Cruz do Douro, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (57 KM, 35 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 Santa Cruz do 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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