Belém weather in May (Pará, Brazil)

How does the May weather in Belém compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Belém typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 32°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 24°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Belém in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 277 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 29 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 187 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Belém. July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April and May tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Belém, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 97%  

Precipitation 277 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 86%  

Sunshine 187 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. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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?

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