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.

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

 

Petrolina, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 232 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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