Month guide · Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia), Norte
Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in May: weather and what to expect
In May, Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) averages highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C, with about 12 rainy days and 98 mm of rain. Highs are 3°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 Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 12 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 30°C happens in roughly 1 May 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 Madalena |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Velha de Ródão, Centro | 24°C | 8 | 181 km |
| Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 168 km |
| Torres Novas, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 181 km |
| Sardoal, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 179 km |
| Meia Via, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 181 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 1.1°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 3.4 to 4.8 a year on average.
Questions about Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in May
Is May a good time to visit Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia)?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in May?
Average highs are 21°C and lows 13°C. April averages 18°C and June 24°C.
Does it rain much in Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in May?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 98 mm in total over the month.
Is Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) 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 Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia) in May?
About 14 h 27 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