Vila Nova de Gaia weather in May (Norte Region, Portugal)

Can you expect sunny skies in Vila Nova de Gaia in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of May in Vila Nova de Gaia typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Vila Nova de Gaia in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 255 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 your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Vila Nova de Gaia climate page with graphs.

 

Vila Nova de Gaia, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 61% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in May

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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 Vila Nova de Gaia, 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

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