Month guide · Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Portugal
Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in May: weather and what to expect
In May, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos averages highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C, with about 9 rainy days and 34 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in April and 3°C cooler than in June. Crowds in Madeira are high. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Estreito de Câmara de Lobos 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 1991-2020Highs climb about 3°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 May in 6.
May in detail
Regional · 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 Estreito de Câmara de Lobos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portimão, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 918 km |
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 918 km |
| Parchal, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 919 km |
| Estômbar, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 922 km |
| Carvoeiro, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 921 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandMay highs are 1.1°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 8.2 to 13 a year on average.
Questions about Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in May
How warm is Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in May?
Average highs are 19°C and lows 15°C. April averages 17°C and June 22°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos in May?
About 9 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 34 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Estreito de Câmara de Lobos 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 Estreito de Câmara de Lobos 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