Month guide · Ferreiras, Portugal

Ferreiras in May: weather and what to expect

In May, Ferreiras is among the 100 warmest of 759 towns in Portugal. May highs in Ferreiras are now 2.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In May, Ferreiras averages highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C, with about 7 rainy days and 39 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in the Algarve are medium.

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

Average high Town-level24°CLow 14°C
Sea temperature Modelled17°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level739 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumThe Algarve as a whole

Is May a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 24°C with about 7 rainy days

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through May

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

Highs climb about 4°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 May in 2; nights below 10°C in about 1 in 2.

May in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAprilMayJune
Average high20°C24°C28°C
Average low11°C14°C17°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)872
Total rainfall55 mm39 mm10 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 07 min14 h 08 min14 h 42 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in the Algarve in May 2025: about 40% 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 Exact14 h 08 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Ferreiras
Albufeira, Algarve24°C65 km
Paderne, Algarve24°C76 km
Algoz, Algarve24°C67 km
Pêra, Algarve24°C69 km
Guia, Algarve24°C66 km

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

How May is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

May highs are 2.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 40% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 30°C in May went from 1.3 to 3.6 a year on average.

Questions about Ferreiras in May

Is May a good time to visit Ferreiras?

Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 24°C with about 7 rainy days).

How warm is Ferreiras in May?

Average highs are 24°C and lows 14°C. April averages 20°C and June 28°C.

Does it rain much in Ferreiras in May?

About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 39 mm in total over the month.

Is Ferreiras busy in May?

In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in the Algarve were about 40% 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 Ferreiras in May?

About 14 h 08 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