Bahia weather in May
Considering a trip to Bahia 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 Bahia in May?
Bahia is a region in Brazil. May in Bahia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Mucugê at 26°C to very warm in Juàzeiro at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Juàzeiro and 17°C in Mucugê.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caetité with an average of 12 mm to heavy rainfall in Aratuba Beach with 207 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Salvador receives the most rainfall during this month of the year. Salvador enjoys a balanced 174 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Bahia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Bahia's yearly weather, check out our Bahia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Bahia?
Average weather in Salvador
In May Salvador generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Porto Seguro
In May Porto Seguro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Morro de São Paulo
In May Morro de São Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Arraial d'Ajuda
In May Arraial d'Ajuda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Trancoso
In May Trancoso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bahia, in Brazil.
Is May the best time to visit Bahia?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Bahia due to the typically tolerable weather in Salvador.
On average, the best time to visit Bahia is in January, February, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Salvador. The weather in May, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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