May Weather in Albufeira, Portugal - 2024

Albufeira is one of the largest resorts of the Algarve and is a splendid mix of old and new. This coastal town is very popular among tourists as it features some of the most spectacular widespread beaches with red-golden sand, an old town that highlights the true Portugal experience and a wonderful climate throughout the year. Albufeira also has a rich history and many archeological attractions that one can visit during their stay.

Weather May 2024 in Albufeira Portugal:

Generally, May in Albufeira will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. You can expect around 7 rainy days, with on average 1.2 inches / 31 mm of rain during the month of May.
Very comfortable (not humid) with nice temperatures

May weather in Albufeira Portugal

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in Albufeira, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humid

Generally, May in Albufeira will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 53°F / 12°C.

Albufeira has rainy days in May. You can expect around 7 rainy days, with on average 1.2 inches / 31 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for May 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

May weather in Albufeira Portugal in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in May in Albufeira, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Albufeira in May

Generally, you can expect in May an average temperature of 75°F / 24°C during the day and an average of 53°F / 12°C during the night. In May, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 87°F / 31°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 42°F / 6°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 68°F / 20°C. And slightly less than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Albufeira during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Albufeira during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 102°F / 39°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 68°F / 20°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. And slightly less than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 96°F / 36°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Albufeira each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Albufeira during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Albufeira during the year.

- Can you expect rain in May in Albufeira?

Generally, you can expect about 7 rain days in May, with on average 1.2 inches / 31 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July and August are the driest months, with an average rainfall of around 0.1 inches / 2 mm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 3.8 inches / 96 mmmm. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is a lot less than April, which sees around 2.2 inches / 56 mm of rain. And a lot more than June, which sees around 0.3 inches / 8 mm of rain

Rain days for Albufeira during the year.
Rain days for Albufeira during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 0 and 1 days. December is the month with the most rain days with around 10 days. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average of between 8 and 9 days of rain. And slightly more than June, which sees around 2 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Albufeira for May

You can expect in May, the water temperature for Albufeira to be between 68°F / 20°C and 60°F / 16°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with an average of between 71°F / 22°C and 73°F / 23°C. February and March And have the lowest water temperature, with around 62°F / 17°C. When comparing the water temperature from May with the month before and after, May has a water temperature almost equal to April, with a water temperature of an average of between 64°F / 18°C and 66°F / 19°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from June, that is around 69°F / 21°C.

Water temperature for Albufeira during the year.
Water temperature for Albufeira during the year.

- Can you expect in May a lot of sunny days in Albufeira

Generally, you can expect around 10 sunny days in May and around 17 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, July is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 16 sunny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days. When comparing May with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to April, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days. And slightly less than June, with an average of between 14 and 15 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Albufeira
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Albufeira

We have looked at the sunny days in Albufeira. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. December is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 9 and 10 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with around 0 cloudy days. When comparing May with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is slightly lower than April, with an average of between 6 and 7 cloudy days. And slightly more than June, with around 1 cloudy day

- Will it be comfortable in May in Albufeira?

Generally, May in Albufeira will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Albufeira to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). August has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing May with the month before and after, this is slightly more than April, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty). And almost equal to June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Albufeira
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Albufeira

What to do in Albufeira Portugal in May

Albufeira is an important tourist location with many potential places to see. Here is a list of some of the most popular places that one can visit.

  • Praia da Falésia: A golden sand beach stretching out as far as 6 km (4 Miles). A beautiful peaceful setting located on the way to Vilamoura. A spotless, secluded beach perfect for a relaxing beach day or a nice walk.
  • Praia dos Salgados: The most spectacular natural beach in the area. Well-maintained, widespread and breathtaking, altogether.
  • The historic town center: The old town of Albufeira is a great place to experience the local culture and traditional ways of the people. The place showcases a typical Portugal vibe with its whitewashed houses and narrow, winding streets.
  • Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira: The perfect spot for long, peaceful walks and pure serendipity. Many people like to come here to enjoy the scenic beauty on a nice sunny day.
  • Igreja Matriz: This church dates back to the 18th century and holds great significance to the people of the town. It has a neoclassical architecture and a historic Marian statue of Nossa Senhora da Orada.

Is it humid in Albufeira Portugal in May?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Albufeira Portugal in May. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in May in Albufeira, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Albufeira during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of May, you can expect that Albufeira will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. August is the most uncomfortable month. It will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for Albufeira
Humidity level for Albufeira

Is May a good time to go to Albufeira Portugal?

Trying to answer the question of whether May is a good time to go to Albufeira is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Albufeira in May, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In May, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 53°F / 12°C.

As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 10 sunny days and 17 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 7 rainy days, with on average 1.2 inches / 31 mm of rain during May. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that May a good time to go to Albufeira Portugal for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Albufeira Portugal in May?

In Albufeira, it does not rain all day in May. You can expect around 7 rainy days, with on average 1.2 inches / 31 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Albufeira Portugal, there are, on average 10 sunny days and 17 partly sunny days in May. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is May the rainiest month in Albufeira Portugal?

May is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Albufeira, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 10 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 1 day.

December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 3.8 inches / 96 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.1 inches / 2 mm of rain.

Is May the most sunniest month in Albufeira Portugal?

May is not the month with the most sunny days, it is the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Albufeira, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 10 sunny days, and 17 partly suny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While December is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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