São João da Madeira weather in May (Norte Region, Portugal)

Curious about the climate in São João da Madeira this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, São João da Madeira typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

São João da Madeira in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized São João da Madeira climate page with graphs.

 

São João da Madeira, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (40 KM, 25 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 São João da Madeira, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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