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Terceira Island in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Terceira Island in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Terceira Island, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Terceira Island in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Terceira Island in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 50 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
50 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Terceira Island has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Terceira Island in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Terceira Island for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +61°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +59°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +61°F.

Is Terceira Island warm or cold in May?

Terceira Island is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +55°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Terceira Island:

Climate in Terceira Island in May

Terceira Island weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+55°F+59°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+41°F+45°F+50°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+72°F+77°F
Rainfall
63 mm50 mm34 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%81%83%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1020 HPa1022 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
141617
Rainy days
151411
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +55°F to +59°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 63 mm to 50 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Terceira Island in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Terceira Island is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Terceira Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 66 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Terceira Island wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 113 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Terceira Island?

This is the weather in Terceira Island in May 2023:
1 May
☁️
+58°F
2 May
☀️
+56°F
3 May
☀️
+57°F
4 May
☀️
+59°F
5 May
☁️
+60°F
6 May
☁️
+59°F
7 May
🌧️
+59°F
8 May
🌧️
+59°F
9 May
🌫️
+58°F
10 May
☁️
+59°F
11 May
☁️
+59°F
12 May
☁️
+61°F
13 May
☁️
+61°F
14 May
☀️
+61°F
15 May
☀️
+61°F
16 May
☁️
+62°F
17 May
☁️
+61°F
18 May
☁️
+61°F
19 May
☁️
+61°F
20 May
☁️
+60°F
21 May
☁️
+60°F
22 May
☁️
+59°F
23 May
☁️
+59°F
24 May
☁️
+57°F
25 May
☁️
+59°F
26 May
☁️
+60°F
27 May
☁️
+58°F
28 May
🌧️
+57°F
29 May
☀️
+60°F
30 May
☁️
+61°F
31 May
☁️
+61°F
In May 2023 Terceira Island had 6 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 71%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Terceira Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Terceira Island in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+58°F) and the highest in 2017 (+64°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 487 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1425 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Terceira Island in May:

Is May a good time to visit Terceira Island?

It’s always a good time to visit Terceira Island, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Terceira Island in May?

May has mild temperatures in Terceira Island. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Terceira Island rainy in May?

Terceira Island is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Terceira Island in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Terceira Island in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Terceira Island

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Terceira Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.