São Miguel · SpringMonth summary
São Miguel weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 64°F
🌧 Rainy days
63% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit São Miguel in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.0/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
São Miguel in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in São Miguel. Temperatures rise (18°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 63% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 55°F | 61°F | 56% | 0.2in | 8.3h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 54°F | 61°F | 52% | 0.2in | 9.2h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 54°F | 61°F | 53% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 55°F | 63°F | 59% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 57°F | 64°F | 63% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 61°F | 68°F | 50% | 0.1in | 13.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 73°F | 46% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 68°F | 75°F | 48% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 66°F | 73°F | 53% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 64°F | 70°F | 55% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 59°F | 66°F | 52% | 0.2in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 55°F | 63°F | 53% | 0.2in | 8.2h | 5.5/10 |
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, São Miguel averages 64°F, 63% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — São Miguel in May
Is May a good time to visit São Miguel?
May is an acceptable time for São Miguel (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in São Miguel in May?
Yes, 63% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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