Weather in Rio de Janeiro in May
Rio de Janeiro offers pleasantly warm weather with occasional showers (avg 22.1°C, 10 rainy days). Weather score: 7.7/10 · Very good
Avg temp
22.1°C
Daytime high
25.4°C
Night low
19.5°C
Rainy days
10
Sun per day
9.2 h
Sea temp
24.2°C
Rio de Janeiro climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1°C | 30.9°C | 24°C | 14 | 10.8 h | 8/10 |
| February | 26.7°C | 30.3°C | 23.8°C | 15 | 10.2 h | 7.8/10 |
| March | 26°C | 29.4°C | 23.4°C | 14 | 10.5 h | 7.8/10 |
| April | 24.2°C | 27.3°C | 21.6°C | 13 | 9.9 h | 7/10 |
| May | 22.1°C | 25.4°C | 19.5°C | 10 | 9.2 h | 7.7/10 |
| June | 21.3°C | 24.9°C | 18.6°C | 9 | 8.9 h | 7.7/10 |
| July | 20.9°C | 24.8°C | 17.9°C | 7 | 8.9 h | 8.1/10 |
| August | 21.1°C | 25.2°C | 17.9°C | 9 | 8.8 h | 7.4/10 |
| September | 22.5°C | 26.6°C | 19.4°C | 9 | 9.5 h | 7.7/10 |
| October | 23.5°C | 27.2°C | 20.6°C | 14 | 9.3 h | 7/10 |
| November | 23.9°C | 27.2°C | 21.2°C | 16 | 9.6 h | 7/10 |
| December | 25.6°C | 29.2°C | 22.7°C | 15 | 10.6 h | 8/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Rio de Janeiro in May
How warm is it in Rio de Janeiro in May?
In May, Rio de Janeiro averages 22.1°C, with daytime highs of 25.4°C and night lows of 19.5°C.
Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in May?
May sees around 10 rainy days and about 64.6 mm of rainfall in Rio de Janeiro.
Is May a good month to visit Rio de Janeiro?
May scores 7.7/10 for Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro offers pleasantly warm weather with occasional showers (avg 22.1°C, 10 rainy days).