Albufeira in May: weather, sea and travel tips
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Albufeira suits time by the ocean combined with exploring the town. Days average +23 °C, with noticeably cooler nights. It works if you want daytime warmth without making the beach your entire holiday.
Weather in May
For warmer daytime weather, consider late May: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +21 °C
- Daytime air
- +23 °C
- Night-time air
- +15 °C
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +22 °C | +14 °C | +20 °C |
| 11–20 May | +23 °C | +14 °C | +21 °C |
| 21–31 May | +25 °C | +16 °C | +22 °C |
Water in May
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +21 °C for the month. It averages +20 °C in the first ten days and +22 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Albufeira.
Rainfall in May
In May, the average is 4 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 1 to 6 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
April, May or June: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | +20 °C | +13 °C | +18 °C |
| May | +23 °C | +15 °C | +21 °C |
| June | +26 °C | +17 °C | +24 °C |
May has warmer days than April. April offers cooler conditions for walks. June has warmer days than May. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Albufeira compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at May, see the May charts and archive by year.
Things to do in May
- Praia dos Pescadores lies directly in front of the historic centre, so time on the beach can be combined with a walk around town.
- On a clear day, Pau da Bandeira viewpoint offers a panorama of the beach, old town and coastline.
- The Municipal Archaeology Museum in the former town hall is an option for a rainy day. Its indoor displays cover local history, including the Roman and Islamic periods.
- Samora Barros Gallery in the former power station offers another indoor option, with temporary art exhibitions. The programme helps you decide whether the current exhibition interests you.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.