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Weather in May in Rio Grande do Norte

Planning a journey to Rio Grande do Norte 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 Rio Grande do Norte in May?

Rio Grande do Norte is a region in Brazil. May in Rio Grande do Norte generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Genipabu at 29°C and very warm in Mossoró at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Mossoró and 25°C in Genipabu. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Currais Novos with an average of 46 mm to heavy rainfall in Muriú with 173 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Natal enjoys close to 226 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Rio Grande do Norte in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Rio Grande do Norte climate page.

Where to go in Rio Grande do Norte in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Rio Grande do Norte on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Rio Grande do Norte?

Natal

In May Natal 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.

Natal
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<<   April April
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30°C 
25°C 
209 hours 
202 mm 
18 days 
poor 
29°C 
25°C 
226 hours 
163 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
24°C 
197 hours 
176 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Natal

Pipa

In May Pipa 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.

Pipa
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<<   April April
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30°C 
25°C 
209 hours 
180 mm 
19 days 
29°C 
25°C 
226 hours 
155 mm 
20 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
24°C 
197 hours 
180 mm 
21 days 
Climate in Pipa

São Miguel do Gostoso

In May São Miguel do Gostoso generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

São Miguel do Gostoso
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<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
174 hours 
176 mm 
20 days 
30°C 
25°C 
194 hours 
111 mm 
20 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
24°C 
178 hours 
108 mm 
19 days 
Climate in São Miguel do Gostoso

Tibau do Sul

In May Tibau do Sul generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Tibau do Sul
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
209 hours 
174 mm 
19 days 
30°C 
25°C 
226 hours 
146 mm 
20 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
24°C 
197 hours 
168 mm 
21 days 
Climate in Tibau do Sul

Pirangi do Norte

In May Pirangi do Norte 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.

Pirangi do Norte
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<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
209 hours 
183 mm 
18 days 
29°C 
25°C 
226 hours 
150 mm 
19 days 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
24°C 
197 hours 
166 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Pirangi do Norte

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Rio Grande do Norte, in Brazil.

Is May the best time to visit Rio Grande do Norte?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Rio Grande do Norte with overall pleasant weather in Natal.

Generally speaking, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Natal. The weather in April, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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