Santa Cruz weather in May (Portugal)
Thinking of visiting Santa Cruz in May? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.
Temperatures
In May, Santa Cruz typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 15°C.
Precipitation
Santa Cruz in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 9 days this month are expected to have rain.Average sunshine
With around 225 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend 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
15°C
Max Temperature
19°C
Chance of Rain
31%
Precipitation
49 mm
Rainy days
9 days
Humidity
83% *
Sunshine
225 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
50% *
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
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. 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.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
