São Lourenço do Douro weather in May (Norte Region, Portugal)

How is the weather in São Lourenço do Douro in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, São Lourenço do Douro 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

São Lourenço do Douro in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 255 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized São Lourenço do Douro climate page with graphs.

 

São Lourenço do Douro, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (43 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in May

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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 Lourenço do Douro, 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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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