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Brazil
Brazil in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Brazil in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Brazil in May?
- Atins is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (88°F) in May; Rio Grande is the coolest at 20°C (67°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Brazil in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Atins (29°C (84°F)), and 2 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Atins
Coolest
20°
Rio Grande
Driest
33 mm
Belo Horizonte
Warmest sea
29°
Atins
Across Brazil, May highs run from 20°C (67°F) (Rio Grande) to 31°C (88°F) (Atins). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Brasília, Ipanema, and Garopaba.
Best places in Brazil in May
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95 
Brasília
Federal District · Brazil
26° / 14° 36 mm May
78
Ipanema
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
27° / 18° 81 mm May
76
Garopaba
Santa Catarina · Brazil
23° / 14° 95 mm May
71
Rio Grande
Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil
20° / 13° 100 mm May
65
Macapá
Amapá · Brazil
31° / 23° 339 mm May
51
Alter do Chão
Pará · Brazil
29° / 22° 259 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasília | 26° | 14° | 36 mm | — | 95 |
| Ceilândia | 25° | 14° | 34 mm | — | 94 |
| Taguatinga | 26° | 14° | 34 mm | — | 94 |
| Belo Horizonte | 26° | 13° | 33 mm | — | 91 |
| Copacabana | 27° | 18° | 81 mm | — | 78 |
| Ipanema | 27° | 18° | 81 mm | — | 78 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 27° | 18° | 82 mm | — | 78 |
| Pinheiros | 22° | 13° | 61 mm | — | 76 |
| Garopaba | 23° | 14° | 95 mm | 21° | 76 |
| São Paulo | 22° | 13° | 63 mm | — | 75 |
| Capão Bonito | 22° | 11° | 62 mm | — | 72 |
| Rio Grande | 20° | 13° | 100 mm | 19° | 71 |
| Salvador | 28° | 22° | 312 mm | — | 67 |
| Macapá | 31° | 23° | 339 mm | — | 65 |
| Atins | 31° | 23° | 229 mm | 29° | 65 |
| Alter do Chão | 29° | 22° | 259 mm | — | 51 |
Festivals in Brazil in May
- Maringá Film Festival Film festival
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Brazil in May?
Average daytime highs range from 20° in Rio Grande to 31° in Atins.
Can you swim in Brazil in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Atins at about 29°.