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Sintra weather in May (Lisbon Region, Portugal)

How does the May weather in Sintra compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Sintra tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 15°C.

Precipitation

Sintra in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 316 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 Sintra climate page with graphs.

 

Sintra, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 46 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 316 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 71% *  
Data from: Cascais, Portugal (11 KM, 7 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 Sintra, 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
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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