The weather in May in Alentejo

It's pleasantly warm in May in Alentejo with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 14°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Alentejo. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Alentejo, Portugal. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2022, Alentejo reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Alentejo

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Alentejo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Alentejo New York
Average temperature 21°C 22°C
Max. temperature 23°C 28°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 62 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 10 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Alentejo with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 12°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 12°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Alentejo is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Alentejo, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Alentejo

Temperature in May in Alentejo over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Alentejo, Portugal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Alentejo

Total precipitation in May in Alentejo over the years

Daily UV index in May in Alentejo

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Alentejo, 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.

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Average weather in Alentejo by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alentejo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.