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São Jorge weather in May (Madeira Islands, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in São Jorge during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In São Jorge the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C.

São Jorge in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

With around 210 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 32 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: Funchal, Madeira (20 KM, 12 Miles).

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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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 São Jorge in May?

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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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