Macapá weather in May (Amapá, Brazil)

Thinking of visiting Macapá in May? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Macapá includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 31°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 24°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Macapá in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 361 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 29 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 167 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Macapá. August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May and June tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Macapá, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 97%  

Precipitation 361 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 88%  

Sunshine 167 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 Macapá.

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