Rio de Janeiro · SpringMonth summary
Rio de Janeiro weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 77°F
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Rio de Janeiro in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (8.0/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Rio de Janeiro in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Rio de Janeiro. Temperatures rise (25°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 75°F | 86°F | 47% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 75°F | 86°F | 48% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 75°F | 84°F | 42% | 0.2in | 11.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 72°F | 81°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ May | 68°F | 77°F | 29% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 66°F | 77°F | 29% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 64°F | 75°F | 21% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 64°F | 75°F | 32% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 68°F | 79°F | 28% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 70°F | 79°F | 48% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 70°F | 79°F | 51% | 0.2in | 11.5h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 73°F | 82°F | 48% | 0.2in | 12.1h | 8.0/10 |
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, Rio de Janeiro averages 77°F, 29% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Rio de Janeiro in May
Is May a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
May is an excellent time to visit Rio de Janeiro (score 8.0/10). With 77°F, 9.9h of sunshine and 29% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Rio de Janeiro in May?
With 77°F and 9.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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