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Vila Real de Santo António weather in May (Algarve, Portugal)

What can you expect from the weather in Vila Real de Santo António during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Vila Real de Santo António, May is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Vila Real de Santo António in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 304 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Vila Real de Santo António. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vila Real de Santo António, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 31 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 304 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 68% *  
* Data from: Faro, Portugal (48 KM, 30 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 Real de Santo António in May?

For visitors traveling to Vila Real de Santo António, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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