Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Funchal's average high-temperature in May is a still enjoyable 18.8°C (65.8°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 17.4°C (63.3°F) of April. In Funchal, the month of May brings a consistent average low-temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F), slightly cooler than its daytime highs.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Funchal, in May, during 7.6 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.4 rainfall days, and 232mm (9.13") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Funchal, the average seawater temperature in May is 19°C (66.2°F).Note: Most people do not find pleasure in swimming when the water temperature is 19°C (66.2°F). Breathing becomes increasingly difficult to manage as the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Funchal is 13h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 20:49. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 21:10 WEST.
Sunshine
In Funchal, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Funchal. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Funchal?
What is the average humidity in May in Funchal?
How much does it rain in Funchal in May?
What is the sea temperature in May in Funchal?
How many hours of daylight does Funchal have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Funchal?
How many hours of sunshine does Funchal have in May?
When is the lowest UV index in Funchal?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Funchal?
Average temperature in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average high temperature in May: 18.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (16.9°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 17.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (15.1°C).
Average pressure in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average pressure in May: 1019.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1017mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average wind speed in May: 20.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (23km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (17.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average rainfall in May: 9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average rainfall days in May: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.9 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average sea temperature in May: 19°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (17.8°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in May
Funchal, Portugal
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Funchal, Portugal
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