Santa Cruz weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)
How is the weather in Santa Cruz in May? This guide provides all the details you need.
In Santa Cruz the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.
Santa Cruz in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.
With around 210 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Santa Cruz. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While February tends to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz climate page with graphs.
Santa Cruz, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
16°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Water Temperature
19°C *
Chance of Rain
20%
Precipitation
25 mm
Rainy days
6 days
Humidity
70% *
Windspeed
4 km/h *
Sunshine
210 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
48% *
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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So, what should you wear in Santa Cruz in May?
For visitors traveling to Santa Cruz, 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. 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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