Algarve · May
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
MINMIN | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 17° | 13° | 11° |
☀️Sunshine | 7h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 12h | 13h | 13h | 12h | 10h | 8h | 7h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
🌧Rain Days | 3d30mm | 3d34mm | 5d47mm | 4d37mm | 2d20mm | 0d4mm | 0d1mm | 0d4mm | 1d13mm | 3d47mm | 4d69mm | 4d48mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is one of the best months to visit Algarve — with 12 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 24°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 24°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 20°C). With 12 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 20 mm of rain over 2 days. The sea is 18°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Frühling an der Goldküste: Temperaturen ideal zum Wandern entlang der Küstenfelsen, Strände der Praia da Marinha und Ponta da Piedade ohne Gedränge. Erstes Schwimmen ist für Hartgesottene möglich.
Packing list for Algarve in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Algarve?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Algarve (Climate Score: 83/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°C), good sunshine (12 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Algarve in May?
- In May, Algarve sees daily highs of 24°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 20°C.
- How much rain falls in Algarve in May?
- In May, Algarve receives an average of 20 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Algarve get in May?
- Algarve averages 12 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Algarve in May?
- Water temperature in Algarve in May averages 18°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
