Algarve · SpringMonth summary
Algarve weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
16% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (10.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Algarve in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Algarve. July remains slightly better (+1.4 pts).
By trip type
Algarve in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (24°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Algarve. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (10.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 10°C | 16°C | 21% | 1.7 | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 11°C | 17°C | 25% | 1.7 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 18°C | 36% | 2.8 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 19°C | 32% | 1.6 | 12.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 23°C | 16% | 0.8 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 17°C | 25°C | 10% | 0.3 | 13.9h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 18°C | 28°C | 2% | 0.0 | 13.7h | 10.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 29°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 26°C | 10% | 0.5 | 11.4h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 24°C | 24% | 1.9 | 10.6h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 20°C | 30% | 2.1 | 9.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 17°C | 29% | 2.1 | 9.0h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Algarve averages 23°C, 16% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 10.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Algarve in May
Is May a good time to visit Algarve?
May is an excellent time to visit Algarve (score 8.6/10). With 23°C, 13.0h of sunshine and 16% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Algarve in May?
With 23°C and 13.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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