Month guide · Ponte de Lima, Portugal
Ponte de Lima in May: weather and what to expect
In May, Ponte de Lima averages highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C, with about 14 rainy days and 149 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 Ponte de Lima in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 14 rainy days in the month
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 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 Ponte de Lima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vila Velha de Ródão, Centro | 24°C | 8 | 247 km |
| Montalvinho, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 24°C | 9 | 255 km |
| Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 241 km |
| Torres Novas, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 255 km |
| Sardoal, Oeste e Vale do Tejo | 23°C | 9 | 251 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 1.2°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 40% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 3.8 to 5.9 a year on average.
Questions about Ponte de Lima in May
Is May a good time to visit Ponte de Lima?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ponte de Lima in May?
Average highs are 21°C and lows 12°C. April averages 18°C and June 24°C.
Does it rain much in Ponte de Lima in May?
About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 149 mm in total over the month.
Is Ponte de Lima 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 Ponte de Lima in May?
About 14 h 30 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