Month guide · Laranjeiro, Algarve

Laranjeiro (Algarve) in May: weather and what to expect

In May, Laranjeiro (Algarve) averages highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C, with about 6 rainy days and 32 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.

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

Average high Town-level22°CLow 15°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level632 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 22°C with about 6 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.

May in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAprilMayJune
Average high19°C22°C26°C
Average low13°C15°C18°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)761
Total rainfall48 mm32 mm8 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 07 min14 h 07 min14 h 41 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 07 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Laranjeiro
Cabanas de Tavira, Algarve24°C620 km
Vila Nova De Cacela, Algarve24°C627 km
Manta Rota, Algarve24°C628 km
Conceição, Algarve24°C620 km
São Brás de Alportel, Algarve23°C712 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 1.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 35% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 3.7 to 9.3 a year on average.

Questions about Laranjeiro (Algarve) in May

Is May a good time to visit Laranjeiro (Algarve)?

Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 22°C with about 6 rainy days).

How warm is Laranjeiro (Algarve) in May?

Average highs are 22°C and lows 15°C. April averages 19°C and June 26°C.

Does it rain much in Laranjeiro (Algarve) in May?

About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 32 mm in total over the month.

Is Laranjeiro (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 Laranjeiro (Algarve) in May?

About 14 h 07 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