Month guide · Lagoa, Algarve
Lagoa (Algarve) in May: weather and what to expect
In May, Lagoa (Algarve) averages highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C, with about 7 rainy days and 36 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in April and 4°C cooler than in June. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in the Algarve are medium.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 23°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 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 3.
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 Lagoa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parchal, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 6 km |
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 6 km |
| Estômbar, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 3 km |
| Porches, Algarve | 23°C | 6 | 5 km |
| Carvoeiro, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 4 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 2.1°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 45% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 6.5 to 13 a year on average.
Questions about Lagoa (Algarve) in May
Is May a good time to visit Lagoa (Algarve)?
Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 23°C with about 7 rainy days).
How warm is Lagoa (Algarve) in May?
Average highs are 23°C and lows 14°C. April averages 20°C and June 27°C.
Does it rain much in Lagoa (Algarve) in May?
About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 36 mm in total over the month.
Is Lagoa (Algarve) 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 Lagoa (Algarve) 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