Rio de Janeiro weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro: highs of 25°C (77°F) and about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 20°C (68°F) and cloud cover 56% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 24°C (76°F) and 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Rio de Janeiro, the largest city in Rio de Janeiro. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
best month Weather score 77/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Rio de Janeiro.
Does it rain a lot in Rio de Janeiro in May?
Some rain is normal: about 71 mm (2.8 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Rio de Janeiro in May?
Days average 25°C (77°F) and nights 20°C (68°F).
Rio de Janeiro weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 208 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 152 mm | 62% | fair |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 173 mm | 66% | fair |
| April | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 101 mm | 56% | fair |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 71 mm | 56% | best |
| June | 24°C (76°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 49 mm | 49% | best |
| July | 24°C (75°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm | 45% | best |
| August | 25°C (76°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 42 mm | 45% | best |
| September | 25°C (78°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 69 mm | 57% | best |
| October | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 108 mm | 70% | fair |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 220 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| December | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 232 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Rio de Janeiro in May
Weather can differ a lot within Rio de Janeiro: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio de Janeiro | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Duque de Caxias | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Nova Iguaçu | 25°C (77°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm | best |
| Belford Roxo | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Niterói | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 55 mm | best |
| São João de Meriti | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Barra da Tijuca | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Petrópolis | 25°C (76°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 60 mm | best |
| São Gonçalo | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 71 mm | best |
| Volta Redonda | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm | best |
| Macaé | 26°C (78°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm | best |