SeasonMapNazaré weather in May
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May in Nazaré: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Nazaré · #692 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nazaré in May
Notes from nearby Lisbon (98 km away)
Nazaré doesn't have its own notes for May yet — these are about Lisbon, close enough to share the season.
May is the one I keep coming back for. Mid-20s by day, cool enough at night for a jacket on the Alfama miradouros, and the jacarandas go purple around Praça do Príncipe Real toward the end of the month. Tourist crowds are already real but the Atlantic hasn't warmed up yet — swimming is for August.
Other months in Nazaré
Nazaré's forum is consistent that this stretch of Atlantic coast runs noticeably cooler and breezier than southern Portugal, even in July — genuinely fresh compared to the Algarve or Lisbon, with wind a near-daily feature both day and night. Regulars note the beach season here doesn't fully kick into gear until late July, and a light jumper for the evening is worth packing regardless of the month.
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Nazaré climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 46 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nazaré in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nazaré's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherNazaré's weather peaks July–September, best around August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nazaré — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nazaré in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nazaré?
- May in Nazaré: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Nazaré on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Nazaré in May?
- In May, Nazaré averages a daily high of 21.4°C and a low of 13.3°C, with about 45.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nazaré in May?
- Nazaré has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — May
Within 300 km: Lisbon's Jacaranda bloom around 15 May – 20 Jun, and Évora's Cork stripping around 15 May – 31 Aug.