Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Lisbon, Portugal in May
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
39mm
Sun
9.2h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lisbon, Portugal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May is close to Lisbon's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May39mm average rain
May sits near Lisbon's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.2 hours average sun
May is brighter than Lisbon's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May16°C average sea
May is close to Lisbon's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May59 weather score
May sits close to Lisbon's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Lisbon, Portugal
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