Portugal > Portugal, weather in May: Climate and travel budget
Portugal in May : Travel budget & tourist seasons.
Budget your trip depending on your departure time.
Beyond the tourist season (low, medium or high season) of the destination country, prices of your flight, hotel or all-inclusive stays may also vary depending on the demand in your country (our rates are evaluated from western Europe).
Thus, from western Europe, a stay will often be more expensive for a start during the school holidays.
In May, here's what you can expect on average:
• All-inclusive stays: 600 € / week
• Round-trip flight: 130 €
• Tourist season: low
Climate in May, picked destinations
In May, weather conditions in Portugal make it a good trip destination. Among our chosen destinations (see below), the average temperatures you'll face in May would be between 15.0°C and 22.8°C, with exceptional possible peaks as low as 4°C and high as 37°C as observed in previous years.Depending on your exact destination, you can face more or less rain, the average amount of rain observed during May in Portugal is 40 mm and you can have between 4 and 9 rainy days. If you want to avoid rain, your preferred destination could be Albufeira.
Note that the gap in temperature between the different areas in the country is low and the number of rainy days should be the same across the country. The country is rather climatically homogeneous in this season.
Based on weather conditions, our advice for one of the best destinations in Portugal during May is Albufeira.
Click on the name of a city to read more details about it, have more climate data history and see weather forecasts.
| City | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| Albufeira | 10 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 37 | 26 | 4 |  |
| Faro (Algarve) | 10 | 15 | 23 | 7 | 32 | 20 | 4 | |
| Lagos | 10 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 37 | 26 | 4 | |
| Lisbon | 10 | 14 | 22 | 6 | 33 | 43 | 6 |  |
| Porto | 9 | 12 | 21 | 4 | 32 | 86 | 9 | |
Portugal: Climate & Weather
The climate is generally temperate and the Atlantic influence contributes with a certain mildness and humidity on the coast and beyond. The temperatures show a significant difference in the inland areas where summers can be scorching and winters are harsh.
In the south, winters are milder and the sea water temperature is ideal for swimming. The Algarve is an area you can visit throughout the year, but the rest of the country is more pleasant in autumn and spring. |
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