Weather in May in Paraíba
Planning a journey to Paraíba this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Paraíba in May?
Paraíba is a region in Brazil. May in Paraíba generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Baía da Traição at 29°C to very warm in Sousa at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Sousa and 25°C in Baía da Traição. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.For a closer look at conditions across Paraíba, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sousa with an average of 52 mm to heavy rainfall in Baía da Traição with 183 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, João Pessoa enjoys close to 194 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Paraíba climate page.
Where to go in Paraíba in May





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Paraíba?
João Pessoa
In May João Pessoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Jacumã
In May Jacumã generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Campina Grande
In May Campina Grande generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Cabedelo
In May Cabedelo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Baía da Traição
In May Baía da Traição generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Paraíba?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Paraíba due to the typically tolerable weather in João Pessoa.
On average, the best time to visit Paraíba is in August, September and October with generally perfect weather in João Pessoa. In contrast, March, April and May tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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