São Roque weather in May (Azores, Portugal)

How is May weather typically in São Roque? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in São Roque typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 15°C.

Precipitation

São Roque in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 175 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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, February and March 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 Roque climate page with graphs.

 

São Roque, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 175 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (3 KM, 1 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.

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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 Roque, 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. 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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