Month guide · Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal

Vila Nova de Foz Côa in May: weather and what to expect

In May, Vila Nova de Foz Côa averages highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm of rain. Highs are 4°C warmer than in April and 5°C cooler than in June. Crowds in Norte are medium.

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

Average high Town-level22°CLow 10°C
Rainy days Town-level1052 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 Nova de Foz Côa in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

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 5°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 May in 2; nights below 5°C in about 1 in 2.

May in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAprilMayJune
Average high18°C22°C27°C
Average low7°C10°C14°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)10105
Total rainfall56 mm52 mm23 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 16 min14 h 27 min15 h 07 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 27 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Vila Nova de Foz Côa
Alferrarede, Oeste e Vale do Tejo24°C9198 km
Vila Velha de Ródão, Centro24°C8165 km
Tomar, Oeste e Vale do Tejo23°C9197 km
Atalaia, Alentejo23°C9191 km
Sardoal, Oeste e Vale do Tejo23°C9193 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 45% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 5.2 to 10 a year on average.

Questions about Vila Nova de Foz Côa in May

How warm is Vila Nova de Foz Côa in May?

Average highs are 22°C and lows 10°C. April averages 18°C and June 27°C.

Does it rain much in Vila Nova de Foz Côa in May?

About 10 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 52 mm in total over the month.

Is Vila Nova de Foz Côa 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 Nova de Foz Côa 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