Rio de Janeiro Weather in May
Brazil · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high25°C (77°F)
Avg low20°C (68°F)
Rainfall61 mm (2.4 in)
RatingExcellent 8.5/10
Rio de Janeiro in May sees daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), dropping to about 20°C (68°F) at night. The month is moderately rainy, with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over 9 days. You get roughly 10.9 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro. The weather rates excellent (8.5/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 25°C (77°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20°C (68°F) |
| Daily mean | 22°C (72°F) |
| Rainfall | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 54% |
| Daylight | 10.9 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.9 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with 43 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Rio de Janeiro in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Rio de Janeiro weather in other months
Jan29°C / 24°C220 mmPoorFeb29°C / 24°C167 mmPoorMar28°C / 24°C169 mmPoorApr27°C / 22°C104 mmFairMay25°C / 20°C61 mmExcellentJun25°C / 19°C44 mmExcellentJul25°C / 18°C31 mmExcellentAug25°C / 18°C39 mmExcellentSep26°C / 19°C62 mmExcellentOct27°C / 21°C120 mmFairNov27°C / 21°C215 mmPoorDec28°C / 23°C232 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit Rio de JaneiroJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Lima26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Cordoba22°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Callao26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Arequipa25°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sucre21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Santiago22°C · 28 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Belo Horizonte26°C · 24 mm
- Guarulhos23°C · 61 mm
- Sao Paulo23°C · 60 mm
- Campinas25°C · 55 mm
- Curitiba21°C · 95 mm
- Florianopolis23°C · 117 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.