May Weather in Ponta do Sol

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Ponta do Sol, Portugal, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 17°C (62°F). Highs can soar to 23°C (73°F), while lows may dip to 13°C (56°F). Typically, the humidity level in Ponta do Sol throughout May hovers around 77%.

13°C (56°F)

Minimum temperature

17°C (62°F)

Average temperature

23°C (73°F)

Maximum temperature

77%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Ponta do Sol averages 23 mm (0.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 6 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 50 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 12 hours 2 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 44% probability of sunny days during this period.

23 mm (0.9 inches)

Precipitation

6 rainy days

Rainy days

12 hours 2 minutes

Sunshine hours

44%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Ponta do Sol reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 14:00 and 16:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00
UVI	0	1	2	3	6	8	10	11	10	8	6	3	2
Exposure	Low			Moderate	High	VeryHigh		Extreme	VeryHigh		High	Moderate	Low
Time to burn	45 min			30 min	25 min	15 min		10 min	15 min		25 min	30 min	45 min