Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
30mm
Sun
9.6h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
60
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Portimão, Portugal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May20°C average high
May is close to Portimão'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.
May30mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Portimão's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May9.6 hours average sun
May is brighter than Portimão'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.
May17°C average sea
May is close to Portimão's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
May60 weather score
May sits close to Portimão'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.
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