Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Gulf of Porto, France in May
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
52mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gulf of Porto, France with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May16°C average high
May is close to Gulf of Porto's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May52mm average rain
May sits near Gulf of Porto's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.8 hours average sun
May sits close to Gulf of Porto's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May18°C average sea
May is close to Gulf of Porto's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May42 weather score
May scores below Gulf of Porto's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
