São Jorge weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)
Is May a good time to explore São Jorge weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.
Temperatures
Experience perfect weather in São Jorge during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 20°C. At night, they generally drop to 15°C.
Precipitation
São Jorge in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. You can typically expect 6 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.Average sunshine
Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 210 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized São Jorge climate page with graphs.
São Jorge, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
15°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Water Temperature
19°C *
Chance of Rain
21%
Precipitation
32 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 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 São Jorge, 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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