Month guide · Charneca de Caparica, Portugal
Charneca de Caparica in May: weather and what to expect
In May, Charneca de Caparica averages highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C, with about 7 rainy days and 42 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in April and 3°C cooler than in June. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in the Lisbon area are high.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 20°C with about 7 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through May
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 3°C over the month. Nights below 10°C in about 1 in 4.
May in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in May 2027
- 1 May Labor Day
- 27 May Corpus Christi
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in May
Where is warm in May →| Place | High | Rain days | From Charneca de Caparica |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinhais, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 24°C | 8 | 64 km |
| Vendas Novas, Alentejo | 24°C | 8 | 64 km |
| Benavente, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 24°C | 8 | 52 km |
| Salvaterra de Magos, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 24°C | 8 | 57 km |
| Samora Correia, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 7 | 45 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 40% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 1.8 to 3.2 a year on average.
Questions about Charneca de Caparica in May
Is May a good time to visit Charneca de Caparica?
Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 20°C with about 7 rainy days).
How warm is Charneca de Caparica in May?
Average highs are 20°C and lows 14°C. April averages 18°C and June 23°C.
Does it rain much in Charneca de Caparica in May?
About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 42 mm in total over the month.
Is Charneca de Caparica busy in May?
In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Lisbon area were about 75% 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 Charneca de Caparica in May?
About 14 h 15 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