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The weather in May in the Algarve
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.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in the Algarve. 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 the Algarve, 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 34°C in 2015, the Algarve reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 24°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 22 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for the Algarve
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Algarve. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Algarve | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 26°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 15°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 22 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 4 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Algarve with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 16°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 25°C, with nights around 17°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Algarve is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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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.
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The climate in the Algarve is based on weather data from Faro. Other spots might have different weather.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in the Algarve, Portugal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in the Algarve
Temperature in May in the Algarve over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in the Algarve, 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 the Algarve
Total precipitation in May in the Algarve over the years
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.
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Average weather in the Algarve by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Algarve. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.