Month guide · Darque, Portugal
Darque in May: weather and what to expect
In May, Darque averages highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, with about 13 rainy days and 133 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in April and 3°C cooler than in June. Crowds in Norte are medium.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Darque in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 13 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through May
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 3°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 May in 2.
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 Darque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Velha de Ródão, Centro | 24°C | 8 | 244 km |
| Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 234 km |
| Torres Novas, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 246 km |
| Sardoal, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 245 km |
| Meia Via, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 247 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 0.9°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 40% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in May went from 6.9 to 10 a year on average.
Questions about Darque in May
Is May a good time to visit Darque?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Darque in May?
Average highs are 18°C and lows 12°C. April averages 16°C and June 21°C.
Does it rain much in Darque in May?
About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 133 mm in total over the month.
Is Darque busy in May?
In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Norte were about 55% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Darque in May?
About 14 h 30 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