Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in the Algarve with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Algarve in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Algarve with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 25°C, with nights close to 17°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Algarve will be around 25°C, with nights close to 18°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 22 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average chance of precipitation is only 8% in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Algarve. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Algarve in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
22 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit the Algarve?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in the Algarve. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for the Algarve in May
With 34°C, the Algarve hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 24°C.
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The climate of the Algarve is based on weather data from Faro. Other locations might have different weather.
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Daily Temperature in May in the Algarve
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in the Algarve, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in May in the Algarve
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Daily Precipitation in May in the Algarve
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for the Algarve, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 3 days of rain in the Algarve.
Daily UV Index in May in the Algarve
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in the Algarve, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in the Algarve Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in the Algarve, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in the Algarve Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in the Algarve, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for the Algarve
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in the Algarve. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in the Algarve
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Some days where there was some wind, but overall: sunshine. Abundant sunshine and mild temperatures, ideal for outdoor activities and relaxing on the beach. In the evenings, it got slightly cooler. All in all, a top sun destination. Plenty of sunshine every day, but never too hot. Enjoyed beautiful beach days and pleasant evenings.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in the Algarve by Month
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