Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
69°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Funchal
Portugal · Europe
Mild days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
69°F
Lows around 61°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
67°F
Cool water for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 8 wet days this month.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
12.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 66° and nights feel near 61°.
CoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
44%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
67°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning64°F
Rain17%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday67°F
Rain22%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon68°F
Rain19%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening66°F
Rain14%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64 | 59 | 2.3 | 9 | 8.8 | 80 | 66 |
| Feb | 63 | 58 | 2.2 | 8 | 9.7 | 79 | 65 |
| Mar | 64 | 58 | 2.4 | 11 | 10.7 | 79 | 65 |
| Apr | 66 | 59 | 1.9 | 9 | 11.7 | 78 | 66 |
| May | 69 | 61 | 1.1 | 8 | 12.9 | 76 | 67 |
| Jun | 73 | 65 | 0.6 | 4 | 13.5 | 76 | 70 |
| Jul | 77 | 68 | 0.2 | 2 | 13.3 | 74 | 72 |
| Aug | 79 | 70 | 0.3 | 3 | 12.5 | 74 | 74 |
| Sep | 77 | 69 | 1.0 | 8 | 11.5 | 76 | 74 |
| Oct | 73 | 67 | 2.4 | 12 | 10.0 | 78 | 74 |
| Nov | 68 | 63 | 2.5 | 11 | 9.2 | 79 | 71 |
| Dec | 65 | 60 | 3.2 | 11 | 8.8 | 80 | 68 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 4, 2026
Data & methodology