Valongo weather in May (Norte Region, Portugal)

What kind of weather does May bring to Valongo? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Valongo usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 21°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Valongo in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 255 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Valongo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (16 KM, 10 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 Valongo, 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 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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