The weather in May in Madeira

It's pleasantly warm in May in Madeira with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 18°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Madeira. 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 Madeira, 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 31°C in 2020, Madeira reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Madeira is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 9,3 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Madeira

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

May weather comparison

  Madeira New York
Average temperature 22°C 22°C
Max. temperature 23°C 28°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 9,3 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 3 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Madeira with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 23°C, with nights around 18°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Madeira is around 23°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 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.

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The climate in Madeira is based on weather data from Funchal. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Madeira to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Madeira

Temperature in May in Madeira over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Madeira, 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 Madeira

Total precipitation in May in Madeira over the years

Daily UV index in May in Madeira

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

Weather experiences in May in Madeira

The weather in May in Madeira is rated 5 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Madeira? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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The sea was still pleasant enough for swimming. Fantastic weather. There were enough sunny days to relax on the beach, but you also get a few rainy days. Not perfect, but good. Very sunny, with temperatures mostly around mid-seventy degrees. Count on light breezes, but no rain. It was as if the island knew we were on vacation. Glorious.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Madeira by month

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