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
The advent of May denotes an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.8°C (64°F), subtly different from April's 16.5°C (61.7°F). May nights in Ponta Delgada, Portugal, witness a slight temperature decrease, averaging at a still enjoyable 16.4°C (61.5°F).Humidity
In Ponta Delgada, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In May, in Ponta Delgada, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout May, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ponta Delgada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.8 days and collects up to 525mm (20.67") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Ponta Delgada, in May, the average water temperature is 17.4°C (63.3°F).Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for the majority in water at 17.4°C (63.3°F). Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Ponta Delgada is 14h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 20:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 20:58 +00.
Sunshine
In Ponta Delgada, Portugal, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ponta Delgada is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Ponta Delgada in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Ponta Delgada?
How many days does it rain in May in Ponta Delgada?
What is the sea water temperature in May in Ponta Delgada?
How many hours of daylight does Ponta Delgada have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ponta Delgada?
How long on average sun shines in May in Ponta Delgada?
What is the UV index reading in May in Ponta Delgada?
Average temperature in May
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Average high temperature in May: 17.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (16°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 16.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (14.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Average pressure in May: 1021.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1016.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Average wind speed in May: 22.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Average rainfall in May: 44mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (15mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (9.1 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Average sea temperature in May: 17.4°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (15.7°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Ponta Delgada, 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).
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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