Is Portugal hot in May?

In the north of the country, Porto is seeing highs of 54°F (68°C), though some showers are still to be expected, so go prepared. It's balmier and drier still as you move further south to Lisbon, where highs are notching 72°F (22°C) and there are just five days of rain to contend with.



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The hottest place is Portugal in May is Évora (24ºC) in the beautiful Alentejo region between Lisbon and the Algarve. Both Lisbon (22ºC) and Faro (22ºC) on the Algarve coast will feel warm in May, with temperatures likely to reach the high 20s.

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This one is a close call with both destinations seeing temperatures sitting in the balmy mid- to late-twenties during the summer months. Out of the peak season, the Greek island of Crete warms up as early as May hitting around 25C, while the Algarve isn't far behind at around 22C.

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The best month to visit Portugal, specifically the Algarve, is during the shoulder season. I personally love visiting in May-June or late Sept-October. If you're looking to make the most of the Algarve, the sweet spot lies in the shoulder season — May-June and September-October.

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It's balmier and drier as you move further south to Lisbon, where highs around this time can reach 72°F (22°C). Beach days get likelier in May as temperatures in the Algarve, in Portugal's south, hit up to 72°F (25°C).

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How Often Does It Rain in May? During May, Lisbon will feature about 17 mostly sunny, 4 partly sunny, and about 10 mostly cloudy days. You can also expect that 9-10 days will record some rainfall. However, only about 5 days record at least 1 mm (0.04 inches) or more, and only 2 days will see 10 mm (0.4 inches) or more.

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Sunny days and warm temperatures characterize the Algarve at this time of year. Although they can get as high as 95°F/35°C and as low as 55°F/13°C, the climate of the southern coast is temperate.

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May is the perfect month to travel to The Algarve if you love the warm Algarve sun but want to avoid the hot 30+ temperatures in summer. It's warm enough for activities like exploring beaches, eating out, and swimming, but still mild enough to enjoy activities like hiking, horse riding, bird watching, and climbing!

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What are the hottest places in Europe in May? The hottest city in Europe in May is Seville (27°C) in southern Spain, followed by Antalya (26°C) in southern Turkey. The islands of Crete, Malta and Cyprus will also feel hot at 24°C, along with Valencia and the Costa de la Luz (24°C) in Spain.

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Summarizing: The weather in May is reliable and warm with average temperatures around 22-24 degrees. Make sure to bring good sunscreen and clothes for warm day temperatures and slightly colder evenings.

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