Santa Cruz do Douro weather in May (Portugal)

Curious about the May weather in Santa Cruz do Douro? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

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

Santa Cruz do Douro in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

With around 255 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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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 Santa Cruz do Douro in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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