Weather in May in Rio de Janeiro State
Considering a trip to Rio de Janeiro State 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 Rio de Janeiro State in May?
Rio de Janeiro State is a region in Brazil. May in Rio de Janeiro State generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Visconde De Maua to 29°C in Campos dos Goytacazes. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Campos dos Goytacazes and 13°C in Visconde De Maua.For a closer look at conditions across Rio de Janeiro State, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Volta Redonda with an average of 56 mm to heavy rainfall in Paraty with 160 mm.Average sunshine
Rio de Janeiro enjoys a balanced 188 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Rio de Janeiro State climate page.
Where to go in Rio de Janeiro State in May





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Rio de Janeiro State?
Rio de Janeiro
In May Rio de Janeiro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Búzios
In May Búzios generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Paraty
In May Paraty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Cabo Frio
In May Cabo Frio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Ilha Grande
In May Ilha Grande generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro State?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Rio de Janeiro State. Typically, the climate in Rio de Janeiro is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be unpleasant.
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