Santo António weather in May (Portugal)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Santo António during May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in Santo António is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 20°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C.

Precipitation

Santo António in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 210 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Santo António. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Santo António, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (16 KM, 10 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.

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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 Santo António, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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