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Vale de Santa Maria Weather in May

In Vale de Santa Maria, May brings high daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to 15°C (59°F). Some rainfall is to be expected.

Rainfall in Vale de Santa Maria in May

On average, there are about 5 days with rain during this month, averaging 32 mm (1.3 in). The occasional light shower is possible, but rain is rarely an issue this month.

Temperature in Vale de Santa Maria in May

May is one of the better months to visit Vale de Santa Maria. Expect 23°C (73°F) during the day and 15°C (59°F) at night. This kind of day-to-night contrast is typical for this time of year. Nights drop to around 15°C (59°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Vale de Santa Maria in May

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 320 hours of sunshine. This makes it a pleasant time to visit Vale de Santa Maria.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit.

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Vale de Santa Maria Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C (73°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 32 mm (1.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
SunshineSunshine 320 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Portimão, Portugal (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Best Places in Portugal in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Vale de Santa Maria in May

For Vale de Santa Maria in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Vale de Santa Maria in May

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

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