Castanhal weather in May (Pará, Brazil)

Wondering what the weather is like in Castanhal during May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Castanhal usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 32°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 23°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Castanhal in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 272 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 28 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 187 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Castanhal. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and May tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Castanhal, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 93%  

Precipitation 272 mm  

Rainy days 28 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Belém, Brazil (62 KM, 39 Miles).

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

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