Portugal in May

Europe Updated 2026-07-01

Reliably sunny, still green, and the last month before the Algarve switches into full summer pricing.

Is May a good time to visit Portugal?

May sits mid-range in Portugal — around 71/100 nationally. January is noticeably calmer.

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Portugal: tours and tickets in Lisbon, Porto, from our booking partner.

Lisbon Free Walking Tour

4.9(19486)3h

Porto Free Walking Tour

4.8(11473)2h30

Free Walking Tour of Alfama

4.8(4242)2h30

Ribeira District Free Tour

4.8(1052)2h30

Free Walking Tour of Belem

4.8(2387)2h30

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What closes and what fills up in May

Labour Day, 1 May

Portugal city by city in May

The same month can feel very different depending where you are.

City	Crowd	High	Wet days
Porto	70	20°C	10
Lisbon	72	23°C	5

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Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais, Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira

4.7(7243)9h

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Braga & Guimarães Day Trip

4.5(3672)9h

from€47

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Day Trip to Sintra and Cascais + Palacio da Pena

4.7(4839)8h

from€79

How May compares across the year

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good month to visit Portugal?

May sits mid-range in Portugal — around 71/100 nationally. January is noticeably calmer.

How busy is Portugal in May?

Averaged across the destinations we track, Portugal sits near 71/100 in May. The calmest of them is Porto.

What is the weather like in Portugal in May?

Expect average highs near 22°C and lows near 12°C, with roughly 8 wet days — though Portugal varies by region.

Other months in Portugal

Jan 39 Feb 41 Mar 51 Apr 63 May 71 Jun 81 Jul 88 Aug 88 Sep 78 Oct 63 Nov 45 Dec 49

Portugal Best places to visit in May