Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in the Azores with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Azores 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 Azores with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 20°C, with nights close to 16°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Azores will be around 21°C, with nights close to 16°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at the Azores is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you fancy a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 77 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Azores. 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.
Azores in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
21°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
18°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
77 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Azores?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in the Azores. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for the Azores in May
With 26°C, the Azores hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in the Azores
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in the Azores, 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.
Daily Precipitation in May in the Azores
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for the Azores, 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 11 days of rain in the Azores.
Daily UV Index in May in the Azores
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in the Azores, 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 Azores Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in the Azores, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in the Azores Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in the Azores, 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 Azores
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Average Weather in the Azores by Month
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