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Petrolina weather in May (Pernambuco, Brazil)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Petrolina during May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Petrolina is generally perfect, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 33°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 22°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Petrolina in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 22 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 232 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While November tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Petrolina, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 64%  
SunshineSunshine 232 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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In May generally
perfect weather
with very high temperatures
and low monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Brazil, check out our Petrolina's climate page.

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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