Weather in May in Brazil
Considering a trip to Brazil this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Brazil in May?
Brazil has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in São Joaquim national park at 18°C to very warm in Peixe at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Peixe and 8°C in São Joaquim national park.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Brazil, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Monte Azul with an average of 12 mm to heavy rainfall in Barcelos with 403 mm.Average sunshine
The city Rio de Janeiro usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at Brazil's conditions throughout the year, check out our Brazil climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Brazil, check out our Brazil's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Brazil?
Rio de Janeiro
In May Rio de Janeiro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sao Paulo
In May Sao Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Florianópolis
In May Florianópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Gramado
In May Gramado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Fortaleza
In May Fortaleza generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Brazil?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Brazil. Typically, the climate in Rio de Janeiro is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Brazil is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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