May · Portugal
Best time to visit Madeira in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madeira in May
Average temperature 8°C, 105 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.5/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Madeira scores 7.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 8°C, 105 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madeira's levada paths follow irrigation channels along volcanic ridges, from Funchal up to Pico do Arieiro.
May in Madeira — reliably good (6th best month)
Expect 8°C (47°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
105 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Madeira — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madeira in May?
- In May, Madeira averages 8°C, 105 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Madeira?
- May earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madeira in May?
- Expect about 105 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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