Month guide · Caniço, Portugal

Caniço in May: weather and what to expect

In May, Caniço averages highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C, with about 8 rainy days and 29 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in April and 2°C cooler than in June. Crowds in Madeira are high. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 1 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Regional19°CLow 15°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Regional829 mm in total
UV index Modelled9Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalHighMadeira as a whole

Is May a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Caniço in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through May

Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 2°C over the month.

May in detail

Regional · ERA5-Land
MeasureAprilMayJune
Average high17°C19°C21°C
Average low14°C15°C17°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)1085
Total rainfall45 mm29 mm19 mm
Daylight (mid-month)12 h 57 min13 h 49 min14 h 17 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalHighNights booked through online platforms in Madeira in May 2025: about 80% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in May 2027

  • 1 May Labor Day
  • 27 May Corpus Christi

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 49 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Caniço
Portimão, Algarve23°C7906 km
Ferragudo, Algarve23°C7907 km
Parchal, Algarve23°C7908 km
Estômbar, Algarve23°C7911 km
Carvoeiro, Algarve23°C7909 km

The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.

How May is changing

Regional · ERA5-Land

May highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in May went from 7.8 to 13 a year on average.

Questions about Caniço in May

How warm is Caniço in May?

Average highs are 19°C and lows 15°C. April averages 17°C and June 21°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Does it rain much in Caniço in May?

About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 29 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.

Is Caniço busy in May?

In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madeira were about 80% of the busiest month, which we count as high. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Caniço in May?

About 13 h 49 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology