Month guide · Vila da Lixa, Portugal

Vila da Lixa in May: weather and what to expect

In May, Vila da Lixa averages highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C, with about 13 rainy days and 109 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in April and 4°C cooler than in June. Crowds in Norte are medium.

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

Average high Town-level19°CLow 9°C
Rainy days Town-level13109 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumNorte as a whole

Is May a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Vila da Lixa in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 13 rainy days in the month

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 high16°C19°C23°C
Average low6°C9°C12°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)14138
Total rainfall132 mm109 mm50 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 17 min14 h 28 min15 h 08 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Norte in May 2025: about 55% 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 28 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

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

How May is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

May highs are 1.4°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 2.9 to 4.5 a year on average.

Questions about Vila da Lixa in May

Is May a good time to visit Vila da Lixa?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 13 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Vila da Lixa in May?

Average highs are 19°C and lows 9°C. April averages 16°C and June 23°C.

Does it rain much in Vila da Lixa in May?

About 13 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 109 mm in total over the month.

Is Vila da Lixa 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 Vila da Lixa in May?

About 14 h 28 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