Funchal weather in May
May in Funchal: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Funchal · #148 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Funchal climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 20 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Funchal in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Funchal?
- May in Funchal: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Funchal on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Funchal in May?
- In May, Funchal averages a daily high of 21.2°C and a low of 16.8°C, with about 19.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Funchal in May?
- Funchal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in May.