Rio de Janeiro in May
In May, Rio de Janeiro averages 26°C (79°F) during the day and 20°C (68°F) at night, with around 9 days of rain (70 mm total).
Conditions are warm and beach-friendly. Occasional showers are likely but won't dominate.
May is a great month to visit Rio de Janeiro: pleasant temperatures and relatively few wet days.
26°C
Avg high
20°C
Avg low
9
Rain days
70 mm
Rainfall
Rio de Janeiro in other months
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 138 mm | 13 | — |
| February | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 130 mm | 11 | — |
| March | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 128 mm | 13 | — |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 22°C / 72°F | 88 mm | 11 | — |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 20°C / 68°F | 70 mm | 9 | — |
| June | 25°C / 77°F | 19°C / 66°F | 56 mm | 7 | — |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 64°F | 41 mm | 7 | — |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 19°C / 66°F | 51 mm | 8 | — |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 19°C / 66°F | 87 mm | 11 | — |
| October | 26°C / 79°F | 20°C / 68°F | 86 mm | 13 | — |
| November | 28°C / 82°F | 21°C / 70°F | 108 mm | 13 | — |
| December | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 130 mm | 14 | — |
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