Ponta Delgada Weather in May

What's the weather like in Ponta Delgada (Azores) in May 2024?

The climate in Ponta Delgada during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Ponta Delgada and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 13°C (54°F) is normal.

Ponta Delgada weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.8°C 65.8°F
Nightly temperature 12.5°C 54.4°F
Average temperature 15.6°C 60.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 56 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 17.7°C 63.8°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Ponta Delgada with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada average temperature in May

May rainfall

Ponta Delgada average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Ponta Delgada average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ponta Delgada in May 2024.

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Ponta Delgada weather stats

Ponta Delgada weather statistics
Hottest month: August 24.3°C 75.7°F
Driest month: July 33mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: August 7.4hrs
Coldest month: February 15.5°C 59.9°F
Wettest month: January 135mm 5.3ins
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