May verdict

Brazil in May

Weather score60Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.

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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

27°C

Rain

127mm

Sun

5.9h

Sea

14°C

Weather score

60

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May27°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Brazil's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to April and October to November

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May127mm average rain

May sits near Brazil's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJune to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May5.9 hours average sun

May is close to Brazil's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsMay to November

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May14°C average sea

May is close to Brazil's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to May

Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May60 weather score

May sits close to Brazil's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsApril to November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.