Swimming in Faro (Algarve) in may 2025: Average sea temperature in may and tide times in may 2025

Average sea temperature in Faro (Algarve) in may 2025.

In may, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Faro (Algarve) is:

Minimum: 62°F

Average: 66°F

Maximum: 70°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in may:

  • Outside temperature: 62°F to 71°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.9mph
  • It rains a total of 0.7in, over 1 day(s).

Should we swim in Faro (Algarve) in may?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Faro (Algarve) in may is cool

Swimming in may on the beaches of Faro (Algarve) is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 70°F, it can also be as low as 62°F! Note that the average is 66°F.

Note also that in may, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 66°F, 0.7in of precipitation (over 1 days) and 74.68 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Faro (Algarve) in may

May
Average sea temperature 66°F
Minimum sea temperature 62°F
Maximum sea temperature 70°F
Average outside temperature 67°F
Maximum outside temperature 72°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Wind speed 13.1mph
Wind temperature 61°F
Precipitation 0.7in
Number of days of rain 1 jour(s)
(3%)
Humidity 75%
Visibility in kilometers 9.91km
Cloud cover 18%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in may 2025

Tide times in may 2025 in Faro (Algarve)

Swim elsewhere in Portugal in may

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Lisbon in may64°F68°Fcool swimming
Albufeira in may66°F70°Fcool swimming
Aveiro in may62°F67°Fcold swimming
Lagos in may65°F69°Fcool swimming
Porto in may62°F66°Fcold swimming
Viana do Castelo in may61°F65°Fcold swimming
Cascais in may64°F68°Fcool swimming
Portimao in may66°F70°Fcool swimming
Praia de Mira in may63°F66°Fcold swimming
Sines in may65°F69°Fcool swimming
Caminha in may61°F65°Fcold swimming
Carvoeiro in may66°F70°Fcool swimming
Costa da Caparica in may64°F68°Fcool swimming
Foz do Arelho in may63°F67°Fcool swimming
Praia da Rocha in may65°F69°Fcool swimming
Ericeira in may64°F68°Fcool swimming
Estoril in may64°F68°Fcool swimming
Monte Gordo in may66°F69°Fcool swimming
Nazaré in may63°F67°Fcool swimming
Olhao in may66°F70°Fcool swimming

Swim in Portugal in may: sea temperature by city

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