Best Beaches in Portugal in May

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These are the best beaches in Portugal in May, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in Portugal in May

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    19°C (67°F) Sea
    9.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 68% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia do Beliche. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). May is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Praia do Beliche.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    19°C (67°F) Sea
    9.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 68% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia do Castelejo. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). May is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Praia do Castelejo.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (65°F) Sea
    9.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 68% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia do Amado. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia do Amado for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    9.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia da Rocha. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia da Rocha for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    9.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia da Marinha. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia da Marinha for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    9.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia do Vale de Centianes. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia do Vale de Centianes for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    9.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia de Benagil. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia de Benagil for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    9.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia do Carvalho. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia do Carvalho for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    9.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia Dona Ana. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia Dona Ana for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    9.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia da Luz. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia da Luz for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    9.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 67% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Meia Praia. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Meia Praia for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    9.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia do Barril. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia do Barril for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    9.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia dos Olhos de Agua. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia dos Olhos de Agua for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    9.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.3 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia da Falésia. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia da Falésia for prolonged periods of time.

  • 24°C (76°F) Air
    19°C (66°F) Sea
    9.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    6.8 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (76°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.8hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.2cm (0.1inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 6.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia de Odeceixe. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (66°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia de Odeceixe for prolonged periods of time.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    19°C (65°F) Sea
    10.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    6.6 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 70% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.0hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 6.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Praia do Guincho. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia do Guincho for prolonged periods of time.

  • 21°C (70°F) Air
    19°C (65°F) Sea
    9.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.2 Days of Rain

    May has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (70°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 64% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.2hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 1cm (0.4inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Praia da Nazare. Sea temperatures are a chilly 19°C (65°F). May is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Praia da Nazare for prolonged periods of time.

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