Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonBrazil · South America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 32° | 33° | 32° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 31° |
MINMIN | 24° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° |
☀️Sunshine | 7h | 7h | 7h | 6h | 6h | 6h | 7h | 7h | 7h | 5h | 5h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 23° |
🌧Rain Days | 4d66mm | 5d60mm | 3d46mm | 3d32mm | 2d19mm | 2d15mm | 1d9mm | 2d17mm | 3d26mm | 4d34mm | 5d54mm | 5d62mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is among the best months in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro): only 2 rain days, 27°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 27°C, cooling to 19°C at night (daily average: 23°C). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 2 rain days (19 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. Sea temperature is 23°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in May are ideal.
Herbst mit Strandwetter: Die Regenzeit klingt ab, Temperaturen angenehmer, die Touristenwellen nach Karneval sind abgezogen. Ipanema und Leblon ohne die Dezember-Dichte.
Packing list for Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) (Climate Score: 86/100). Pleasant temperatures (27°C), good sunshine (6 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in May?
- In May, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) sees daily highs of 27°C. Nights cool to 19°C, with a daily average of 23°C.
- How much rain falls in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in May?
- In May, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) receives an average of 19 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) get in May?
- Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) averages 6 sunshine hours per day in May — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in May?
- Water temperature in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) in May averages 23°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.