Brazil weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Brazil this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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 moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate 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.
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. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected in Rio de Janeiro. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Brazil for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Brazil climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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