Porto · May
Low seasonPortugal · Europe
Max Temp
20.1°C
Min Temp
12.4°C
Sunshine
9 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Rainfall
52.9 mm
Humidity
74%
Avg Temp
16.2°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
May in Porto at 20°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are July and August.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 12°C at night (daily average: 16°C). With 9 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 53 mm of rain over 5 days.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Frühling: Die Azaleen im Jardim do Palácio de Cristal blühen in Lila-Pink, die Terrassen am Cais da Ribeira öffnen wieder, Douro-Kreuzfahrten beginnen ihre Saison. Das Wetter schwankt — aber die Stadt lohnt jeden veregneten Tag.
Packing list for Porto in May
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Porto?
- May is not an optimal month for Porto (Score: 70/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider July and August.
- How warm is it in Porto in May?
- In May, Porto sees daily highs of 20°C. Nights cool to 12°C, with a daily average of 16°C.
- How much rain falls in Porto in May?
- In May, Porto receives an average of 53 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Porto get in May?
- Porto averages 9 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
