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% *  

Data from: Funchal, Madeira (20 KM, 12 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in São Jorge.

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