Month guide · Vila Real, Portugal
Vila Real in May: weather and what to expect
In May, Vila Real averages highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm of rain. Highs are 4°C warmer than in April and 4°C cooler than in June. Crowds in Norte are medium.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Vila Real 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 4°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 May in 5.
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 Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alferrarede, Alentejo | 24°C | 9 | 205 km |
| Vila Velha de Ródão, Centro | 24°C | 8 | 183 km |
| Tomar, Alentejo | 23°C | 9 | 197 km |
| Atalaia, Alentejo | 23°C | 9 | 205 km |
| Sardoal, Alentejo | 23°C | 9 | 199 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 1.6°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 3.3 to 6.2 a year on average.
Questions about Vila Real in May
Is May a good time to visit Vila Real?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 12 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Vila Real in May?
Average highs are 20°C and lows 10°C. April averages 17°C and June 24°C.
Does it rain much in Vila Real in May?
About 12 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 82 mm in total over the month.
Is Vila Real 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 Real 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