Month guide · Vila do Bispo, Portugal
Vila do Bispo in May: weather and what to expect
In May, Vila do Bispo averages highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C, with about 5 rainy days and 27 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in April and 2°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 19°C with about 5 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through May
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 2°C over the month.
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 Vila do Bispo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portimão, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 34 km |
| Ferragudo, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 35 km |
| Parchal, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 36 km |
| Estômbar, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 38 km |
| Carvoeiro, Algarve | 23°C | 7 | 39 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 50% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in May went from 5.2 to 13 a year on average.
Questions about Vila do Bispo in May
Is May a good time to visit Vila do Bispo?
Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 19°C with about 5 rainy days).
How warm is Vila do Bispo in May?
Average highs are 19°C and lows 15°C. April averages 17°C and June 21°C.
Does it rain much in Vila do Bispo in May?
About 5 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 27 mm in total over the month.
Is Vila do Bispo 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 Vila do Bispo 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