The sunniest places in Portugal in May
The sunniest place in Portugal in May is Funchal — Sunshine Score 92/100, around 20°C days and 20 mm of rain across the month, ahead of Portimão (91) and Faro (91). 19 destinations compared from long-term climate normals.
Chasing pure heat instead? Faro is Portugal's warmest in May at 22°C / 72°F average daytime highs.
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| # | Destination | Score | Day high | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Funchal | 92 | 20° / 68°F | 20 mm | 21° |
| 2 | Portimão | 91 | 20° / 68°F | 38 mm | 16° |
| 3 | Faro | 91 | 22° / 72°F | 35 mm | 16° |
| 4 | Lisbon | 90 | 20° / 68°F | 34 mm | 18° |
| 5 | Bragança | 87 | 20° / 68°F | 46 mm | — |
| 6 | Viseu | 85 | 20° / 68°F | 61 mm | — |
| 7 | Vila Real | 84 | 20° / 68°F | 58 mm | — |
| 8 | Cascais | 83 | 19° / 66°F | 31 mm | 16° |
| 9 | Porto | 77 | 19° / 66°F | 60 mm | 16° |
| 10 | Vila Baleira | 77 | 18° / 64°F | 13 mm | 20° |
| 11 | Vila do Porto | 73 | 18° / 64°F | 38 mm | 19° |
| 12 | Ponta Delgada | 71 | 18° / 64°F | 41 mm | 19° |
| 13 | Santa Cruz da Graciosa | 69 | 18° / 64°F | 54 mm | 18° |
| 14 | Velas | 68 | 18° / 64°F | 62 mm | 19° |
| 15 | Corvo | 68 | 18° / 64°F | 57 mm | 18° |
| 16 | Horta | 67 | 18° / 64°F | 66 mm | 19° |
| 17 | Pico | 67 | 18° / 64°F | 66 mm | 19° |
| 18 | Praia da Vitória | 62 | 17° / 63°F | 51 mm | 19° |
| 19 | Santa Cruz das Flores | 61 | 17° / 63°F | 57 mm | 18° |
Worldwide instead? See where it's sunny in May or Europe's sunniest in May. For the hottest rather than the sunniest, the Portugal heat guide covers every month.