Funchal Weather in May
Portugal · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high19°C (66°F)
Avg low16°C (61°F)
Rainfall19 mm (0.7 in)
RatingExcellent 9.5/10
In May, Funchal has average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). May is spring in Portugal. The month is very dry, with about 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain spread over 4 days. You get roughly 13.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Funchal?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Funchal. The weather rates excellent (9.5/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 19°C (66°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (61°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 4 |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Cloud cover | 46% |
| Daylight | 13.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 17.6 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Funchal in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Funchal weather in other months
Jan17°C / 15°C38 mmExcellentFeb16°C / 14°C45 mmExcellentMar17°C / 14°C36 mmExcellentApr17°C / 15°C26 mmExcellentMay19°C / 16°C19 mmExcellentJun21°C / 18°C11 mmExcellentJul22°C / 19°C4 mmExcellentAug23°C / 21°C9 mmExcellentSep23°C / 20°C16 mmExcellentOct22°C / 20°C38 mmExcellentNov19°C / 18°C51 mmExcellentDec18°C / 16°C49 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit FunchalJune →
Nearby in May
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife21°C · 7 mm
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria21°C · 7 mm
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm
- Agadir31°C · 11 mm
- Marrakesh31°C · 14 mm
- Casablanca25°C · 25 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.