Manaus · SpringMonth summary
Manaus weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
81% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Manaus in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.1/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Manaus in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Good period — 29°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds Spring marks the start of the good season in Manaus. Temperatures rise (29°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 81% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 24°C | 29°C | 76% | 6.7 | 10.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 24°C | 29°C | 81% | 8.6 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 24°C | 30°C | 83% | 8.8 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 24°C | 29°C | 88% | 7.8 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 29°C | 81% | 6.5 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 30°C | 62% | 4.1 | 11.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 24°C | 31°C | 36% | 1.6 | 11.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 31% | 1.6 | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 25°C | 32°C | 41% | 2.4 | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 26°C | 32°C | 45% | 3.1 | 11.3h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 31°C | 64% | 4.9 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 29°C | 84% | 8.7 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Manaus averages 29°C, 81% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -45%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Manaus in May
Is May a good time to visit Manaus?
May is an acceptable time for Manaus (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.8/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Manaus in May?
Yes, 81% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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