Late spring · Weather & things to do
Coimbra in May
Coimbra warms up: highs climb to 76°F (25°C), from 69°F in April, with lows of 53°F (12°C) and about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain.
At 91/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 76°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (53 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 76°F (25°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 53°F (12°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is moderate at about 2.1 in (53 mm) for the month.
Plan around May
May is one of Coimbra's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 76°F, up from 69°F in April.
- Comfort improves from 87/100 in April to 91/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Jun window our Portugal by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 76°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 53°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Coimbra in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Parque Verde do Mondego
Riverside park and boardwalk along both banks of the Mondego.
Why now May scores 91/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mosteiro de Santa Cruz
Monastery holding the tombs of Portugal's first two kings.
Zé Manel dos Ossos
Tiny traditional tavern with walls covered in notes, serving hearty pork dishes.
University of Coimbra
Hilltop university founded in 1290, with a clock tower and courtyard views.
Fado ao Centro
Nightly short show of Coimbra fado, sung by men in student capes.
Nearby in May
- Porto in May~67 mi · highs 67°F, 2.4 in rain · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lisbon in May~109 mi · highs 66°F, 1.2 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, drier
- Seville in May~234 mi · highs 83°F, 1.1 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Córdoba in May~252 mi · highs 82°F, 1.3 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~425 m to Coimbra's ~42 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Coimbra in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Coimbra?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 76°F (25°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Jun window our Portugal by Rail route recommends.
How hot is Coimbra in May?
Average highs are 76°F (25°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Coimbra in May?
Not much: about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (846 mm).
What should I pack for Coimbra in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 76°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 53°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Portugal by Rail Apr – Jun
Planning Coimbra in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.