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Rio de Janeiro Weather in May, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro Averages May

RIO DE JANEIRO AVERAGES FOR MAY

  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    23°C
    73°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    26°C
    79°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    20°C
    68°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    24°C
    76°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    22°C
    72°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    24°C
    75°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    6 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    10 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    86 mm

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Rio de Janeiro Daily Averages May

May 2024 Daily Averages

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1 Avg 23º 73º
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2 Avg 23º 73º
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3 Avg 23º 73º
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4 Avg 24º 75º
5 Avg 24º 75º
6 Avg 23º 73º
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11 Avg 24º 75º
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13 Avg 23º 73º
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16 Avg 24º 75º
17 Avg 23º 73º
18 Avg 22º 72º
19 Avg 22º 72º
20 Avg 22º 72º
21 Avg 23º 73º
22 Avg 23º 73º
23 Avg 22º 72º
24 Avg 22º 72º
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26 Avg 23º 73º
27 Avg 22º 72º
28 Avg 23º 73º
29 Avg 23º 73º
30 Avg 23º 73º
31 Avg 22º 72º
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What's the Weather Like in Rio de Janeiro in May

One of the world leaders in the world of sport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a popular holiday destination for sports lovers of all kinds. As famous for its football players as it is for its beaches, Rio de Janeiro is especially known as the South American home of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, which take place in August; two very prestigious honours for the coastal city.

Temperature

As the summer approaches, the weather in Rio de Janeiro becomes a little cooler than the previous months, although it remains warm, topping out at 26°C in the afternoons and 20°C at nightwo temperatures that are superbly high for this time of year, anywhere in the world. They do, however, seem to decrease by about two degrees each in the course of the month. The average temperature in May is 23°C, which is comparable to October's temperatures.

Sea Temperature

Swimming is possible all-year round in Rio as the sea temperature is comfortably high, averaging in May at 24°C.

Rain

With 86mm of rainfall in total, which is spread out across 10 days of rainfall, precipitation is relatively low for this resort during May, and average for the year. In fact, there are only three monthsa href="https://www.holiday-weather.com/rio_de_janeiro/averages/june">June, July and August, the winter monthshat receives less rainfall. The likelihood of experiencing any form of precipitation decreases noticeably in the course of the month. On May 1, the chance of rainfall is 36%; on May 31, that chance is 29%.

Thunderstorms are no longer the most common type of precipitation. Light rain is most likely to occur now, observed on 36% of those 10 days with rainfall, while moderate rain falls on 29% of those days. Thunderstorms do, however, still happenn 17% of the rainy days, that is. Drizzle has become a possible type as well, occurring on 16% of those wet days.

Cloud

Cloud cover is at 66% this month and doesn't vary whatsoever. This happens to be the lowest cloud cover percentage in the entire year, indicating that the sky is partly cloudy throughout the month of May.

Sunshine

When it comes to sunshine, this is an average month with 6 hours of sunshine per day on average. This number is seen during 6 of the 12 months of the year. While this may seem like a rather low number, it is important to understand that this is a tropical location, where cloud cover and rainfall, as well as temperatures, are higher and where the days are typically shorter than more moderate places. 6 hours of daily sunshine is plenty to hit the city's beaches.

Hotels for Rio de Janeiro in May

Scorial Rio

The Scorial Rio offers luxurious rooms for a surprisingly affordable rate. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and lays out a full continental breakfast each morning. There's a fitness centre for the health conscious and a business centre with conference facilities for business travellers. It's a good choice for people who visit this incredible city for leisure or those who have business matters to attend to.

Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema

Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema is managed by Sofitel and is one of the greatest hotels in this Rio neighbourhood. Consider staying there during your visit in Mayt has many world-class facilities, ranging from quality restaurants and a gorgeous rooftop pool to a number of shops and a luxury spa and wellness centre. A stay at this hotel will be something you'll remember for a long time.

Arena Copacabana Hotel

Situated right behind Copacabana Beach, Rio's most iconic beach and one of its star attractions, Arena Copacabana Hotel is a recommended place to stay. It has 135 rooms, divided into four categoriestandard, superior, luxury and suite. While staying there, you can enjoy and use the rooftop fitness centre and sauna, lobby bar, restaurant and outdoor pool.

Beaches for May for Rio de Janeiro

Recreio Beach

Recreio Beach lies next to Barra Beach and is a wonderful place to take advantage of the warm sea temperatureveraging 24°C. Compared to other beaches in Rio, this is a quiet and peaceful beach, not yet developed and boasting a laidback and even bohemian atmosphere. Featuring soft sands, blue water and crashing waves, Recreio Beach is popular among everyone from families to surfers. There are a couple of excellent surf spots along the beach, which are where surfing competitions take place each year.

Restaurants and Bars for Rio de Janeiro in May

Rio Scenarium

The Rio Scenarium is a city centre club with a twistt's suited even to those who don't usually enjoy the nightclub scene. Based across three floors, with a hollow centre, the ground floor is ideal for those who want to enjoy a relaxed bite to eat whilst listening to the samba music this venue is famous for, while the upper floors are for those who want a bit more a of lively dance atmosphere. The menu has a touch of BBQ, Creole, and, of course, Brazilian.

Delirio Tropical

For a healthy and light meal before or after going to the beach, visit Delirio Tropical, a popular eating establishment serving salads, hand-pressed juices, artisanal breads and delicious desserts, among many other goodies.

Margutta

Margutta is a wonderful seafood restaurant, if you're in the mood for that. Run by an Italian-born chef, this restaurant serves everything from pizzas to caprese salads, and from salmon carpaccio to oysters.

Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro in May

Estadio do Maracana

Sports enthusiasts can't pass up the opportunity to visit the Estadio do Maracana, the sports stadium that has hosted a variety of major events since the 1950 World Cup. One of the most iconic sports stadiums in the entire world, the stadium can be toured, although it does close for preparations in advance of big events.

However, even when the stadium is closed, the onsite museum can still be visited. The museum is home to concrete footprints of some of the most famous players to have graced the pitch, and some souvenirs can be purchased. The museum also displays the changes the stadium has undergone since its opening.

Rio Marathon

May sees the city welcome the Rio Marathon; an annual event starting at Praça do Pontal at Recreio dos Bandeirantes and finishing at Aterro do Flamengo. Runners from around the world come to Rio de Janeiro in Mayncidentally one of the cooler months of the year in the cityo take part in the race that travels across the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. It's a brilliant event, whether taking part or simply spectating. For runners, there's refreshments along the route, and a well-earned pasta dinner afterwards.

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