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Algarve in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Algarve in May is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. Days are around 22 °C (mild), and the sea is about 18 °C. With about 3 rainy days it is very dry.

Sandsteinfelsen und Strand an der AlgarveAlgarve · MayPhoto: Eurico Craveiro · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
22 °C
Night
15 °C
Sea
18 °C
Rainy days
3 rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Humidity
71 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood70/100
City breakExcellent99/100
ActiveExcellent95/100
FamilyGood73/100

In favour

  • Little rain (about 3 rainy days)

To consider

  • Sea still cool (18 °C)

All months at a glance

JanLimited51FebLimited54MarLimited60AprGood70MayExcellent82JunExcellent88JulExcellent86AugExcellent88SepExcellent90OctExcellent82NovLimited64DecLimited52
Daytime temperature°C
15
J
15
F
17
M
19
A
22
M
25
J
28
J
28
A
25
S
22
O
18
N
16
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
7
F
7
M
5
A
3
M
1
J
0
J
1
A
3
S
6
O
8
N
9
D

Similar destinations in May

Tenerife · MayGran Canaria · MayFuerteventura · MayLa Palma · May

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Algarve in May?

Daytime highs average around 22 °C, with nights around 15 °C.

Can you swim in Algarve in May?

The sea is about 18 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in Algarve in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 3 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Algarve?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.

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