Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in May
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 113mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
113mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
63
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 113mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May26°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Rio de Janeiro's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May113mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Rio de Janeiro's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.9 hours average sun
May sits close to Rio de Janeiro's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and May to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May24°C average sea
May is close to Rio de Janeiro's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May63 weather score
May scores above Rio de Janeiro's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Marriott
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