Setúbal weather in May (Lisbon Region, Portugal)

Is Setúbal a good destination in May, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Setúbal is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 22°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 14°C.

Precipitation

Setúbal in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 290 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Setúbal. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Setúbal, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 41 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 290 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

Data from: Lisbon, Portugal (30 KM, 18 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 Setúbal, 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

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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