May could be a good time to visit Ponta Delgada, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +18°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in May. However, expect about 5 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 46 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+10°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
24 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ponta Delgada has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Ponta Delgada in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ponta Delgada for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +18°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +20°C during the day and a minimum of +13°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +17°C.
Is Ponta Delgada warm or cold in May?
Ponta Delgada is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +15°C to +16°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Ponta Delgada:
Climate in Ponta Delgada in May
Ponta Delgada weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+17°C
+18°C
+20°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+10°C
+12°C
Max. temperature
+20°C
+22°C
+24°C
Rainfall
62 mm
46 mm
29 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
78%
79%
80%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1020 HPa
1021 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
3
Cloudy days
22
24
24
Rainy days
6
5
3
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +17°C to +18°C during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 62 mm to 46 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 79%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Ponta Delgada in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Ponta Delgada is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Ponta Delgada based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 82 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ponta Delgada wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Ponta Delgada?
This is the weather in Ponta Delgada in May 2023:
1 May
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+19°C
2 May
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+19°C
3 May
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+18°C
4 May
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+18°C
5 May
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+18°C
6 May
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+19°C
7 May
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+19°C
8 May
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+20°C
9 May
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+20°C
10 May
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+19°C
11 May
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+18°C
12 May
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+18°C
13 May
☁️
+19°C
14 May
🌧️
+19°C
15 May
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+18°C
16 May
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+18°C
17 May
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+18°C
18 May
🌧️
+17°C
19 May
☁️
+18°C
20 May
☀️
+18°C
21 May
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+19°C
22 May
🌧️
+20°C
23 May
🌧️
+19°C
24 May
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+19°C
25 May
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+18°C
26 May
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+19°C
27 May
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+19°C
28 May
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+19°C
29 May
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+16°C
30 May
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+16°C
31 May
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+17°C
In May 2023 Ponta Delgada had 8 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Ponta Delgada climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Ponta Delgada in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2013 (+20°C) and the highest in 1995 (+24°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 159 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ponta Delgada in May:
Is May a good time to visit Ponta Delgada?
It’s always a good time to visit Ponta Delgada, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Ponta Delgada in May?
May has mild temperatures in Ponta Delgada. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Ponta Delgada rainy in May?
Ponta Delgada is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Ponta Delgada in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ponta Delgada in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Portugal
Check out the weather for other cities in Portugal.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ponta Delgada, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.