Barcelos weather in May (Brazil)

What kind of weather does May bring to Barcelos? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Barcelos tends to experience very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 30°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 24°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Barcelos in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 403 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. You can typically expect 25 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 128 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Barcelos. August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barcelos climate page with graphs.

 

Barcelos, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 403 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Humidity 89%  

Sunshine 128 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in May

Find out more about the weather in Brazil and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Barcelos.

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