Pantanal Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Pantanal, Brazil in May.

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Cuiabá Campo Grande Corumbá Miranda

Are you planning a trip a to the Pantanal, Brazil in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Pantanal in May

The Pantanal, Brazil is a region in Brazil. May in the Pantanal generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Campo Grande at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Cuiabá at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Cuiabá and 18°C (64°F) in Campo Grande. On average, May is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Cuiabá.

For specific regional insights in the Pantanal, Brazil, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cuiabá with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Aquidauana with 100 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Cuiabá typically receives 208 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Pantanal by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Pantanal — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cuiabá)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March33°C (91°F) April33°C (91°F) May32°C (90°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August34°C (93°F) September35°C (95°F) October35°C (95°F) November33°C (91°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Pantanal in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Pantanal

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Pantanal, Brazil?

Temperature range in the Pantanal (May)

Precipitation variation in the Pantanal (May)

Cuiabá

In May Cuiabá generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
208 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Cuiabá →

Campo Grande

In May Campo Grande generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
220 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Campo Grande →

Corumbá

In May Corumbá generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
208 hours
201 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Corumbá →

Miranda

In May Miranda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Miranda →

Poconé

In May Poconé generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Poconé →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Pantanal, in Brazil.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Pantanal in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cuiabá 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Campo Grande 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Corumbá 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Miranda 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Poconé 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Aquidauana 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

The Pantanal weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Pantanal, Brazil in May?

the Pantanal, Brazil typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cuiabá average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Pantanal, Brazil in May?

In Cuiabá, the average daytime high in May is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does the Pantanal, Brazil get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in the Pantanal, Brazil. Cuiabá averages only about 35 mm (1.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Pantanal, Brazil?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Pantanal, Brazil with overall pleasant weather in Cuiabá.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly pleasant weather in Cuiabá. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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