Olinda weather in May (Pernambuco, Brazil)

Curious about the May weather in Olinda? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Olinda generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Olinda in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. Typically around 29 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 187 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Olinda. August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April and May tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Olinda, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 95%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 187 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Recife, Brazil (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Brazil in May

Find out more about the weather in Brazil in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Olinda in May?

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. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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