In May, the Camino Portugués from Faro to Santarém displays a diverse weather pattern characteristic of the Alentejo and Ribatejo regions. Alentejo begins with fluctuating conditions with rain and clouds interspersed with sunshine, offering warmer days in the mid-20s°C. As you progress into Ribatejo, sunny spells dominate with occasional showers, temperatures rising towards the end of the month. Overall, May brings a mix of rain and sun, making for a dynamic trekking experience.
Beginning in Faro, the weather varies from sunshine to periods of heavy rain, with warmer temperatures reaching up to 25°C. In Loulé, heavier rain showers are observed early on, followed by clear skies and warmer highs of 27°C. Salir and Ameixial also experience periods of partly cloudy skies alongside patchy rain, with temperatures remaining in the high teens to mid-20s°C. As the trail progresses through Santa Cruz and Almodôvar, the weather is marked by sporadic rainy spells yet remains predominantly sunny, maintaining highs of 20–26°C. Castro Verde witnesses significant rainfall, interspersed with some sunny days, and temperatures soar into the low 30s°C at times.
Upon reaching Casebres and Vendas Novas, sunnier days prevail with rainfall sparingly appearing, and highs peaking at 34°C. Branca experiences intermittent rain showers amidst sunny breaks, whereas Santo Estêvão sees occasional rain with highs in the mid-to-upper 20s°C. The weather stabilizes further in Benavente and Muge, featuring alternating sunshine and rain, culminating in Santarém with mostly sunny conditions, punctuated by short rain showers, as temperatures stabilize around 25°C, offering a dynamic conclusion to the walking route.
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