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Nazaré in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Nazaré in May is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 19 °C, and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
65/100 · #5
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#5
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: none
Nazaré · MayPhoto: NickieB.Portugal · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 19 °C
- Average low
- 14 °C
- Sea
- 16 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 8 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 17 | 13 | 11 | 62 | 7.0 | 80 | 3.8 | 15 | 54 |
| May (selected) | 19 | 14 | 8 | 48 | 8.2 | 80 | 3.8 | 16 | 65 |
| June | 21 | 16 | 3 | 16 | 8.7 | 81 | 3.7 | 18 | 77 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (65/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -11 | -1.8 °C | -1.7 °C | +2.5 | +14.3 mm | -1.2 h | -0.3 % | ±0 m/s | -1.2 °C |
| June | +12 | +1.9 °C | +2 °C | -4.5 | -32 mm | +0.5 h | +1.6 % | -0.1 m/s | +1.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Nazaré in May?
The average daily high is around 19 °C, with an average daily low of about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Nazaré in May?
The sea is about 16 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Nazaré in May?
The curated estimate is about 8 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 48 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Nazaré?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Nazaré. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. May is not among them.