May Rainfall and Precipitation in Bahia

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Bahia, Brazil in May.

Bahia, Brazil, a region in Brazil, experiences in May precipitation ranging from a low 12 mm (0.5 in) in Caetité to a heavy 236 mm (9.3 in) in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. On average, May is the wettest month of the year in Bahia, Brazil.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Bahia, check out our Bahia's climate page.

See also: Bahia weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Bahia in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bahia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

See all May weather averages, cities and regions in Bahia

Bahia precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Bahia, Brazil receive in May?

Salvador experiences fluctuating weather conditions in May, often marked by frequent rainfall that averages around 195 mm (7.7 in).

How many days does it rain in Bahia, Brazil in May?

Expect around 24 days rainy days in Salvador during May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Bahia, Brazil?

No. May sits outside the typical rainy season in Bahia, Brazil, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in May in Bahia, Brazil?

Based on our records, Lençóis Maranhenses National Park receives the most rainfall in Bahia, Brazil in May, averaging about 236 mm (9.3 in).

What is the driest city in May in Bahia, Brazil?

Caetité is the driest city we have data for in Bahia, Brazil in May, with monthly rainfall close to 12 mm (0.5 in).

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Bahia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Brazil? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Brazil.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.