May · Portugal
Best time to visit Nazaré in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nazaré in May
Average temperature 17°C, 28 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Nazaré scores 7.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 28 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nazaré combines a traditional fishing town and broad beach with the Sítio headland, Praia do Norte, and the Atlantic canyon behind its giant waves.
May in Nazaré — reliably good (5th best month)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 28 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nazaré in May?
- In May, Nazaré averages 17°C, 28 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Nazaré?
- May earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nazaré in May?
- Expect about 28 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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