Sesimbra weather in May (Lisbon Region, Portugal)

Planning a trip to Sesimbra in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Sesimbra the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C.

Sesimbra in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 290 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sesimbra, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 290 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

* Data from: Lisbon, Portugal (30 KM, 18 Miles).

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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 Sesimbra in May?

For visitors traveling to Sesimbra, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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