São Mateus weather in May (Azores, Portugal)

How does the weather in São Mateus usually fare in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, São Mateus tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

São Mateus in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

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

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

 

São Mateus, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Mateus, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Portugal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Portugal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.