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

What can you expect from the weather in Vila Nova de Gaia during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Vila Nova de Gaia generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

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, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 103 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 255 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 61% *  
* Data from: Porto, Portugal (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in May

Find out more about the weather in Portugal in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Vila Nova de Gaia in May?

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 in May.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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