Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
84°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in João Pessoa
Brazil · South America
Hot afternoons and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
84°F
Lows around 75°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 22 wet days, the highest monthly average.
70%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
77%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 88° and nights feel near 81°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
42%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 87°F
Rain48%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday83°F
Feels 88°F
Rain51%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Feels 88°F
Rain46%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Feels 85°F
Rain24%
Cloud49%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 76 | 2.1 | 16 | 11.4 | 78 |
| Feb | 87 | 76 | 2.6 | 17 | 11.1 | 79 |
| Mar | 87 | 76 | 3.5 | 20 | 10.8 | 81 |
| Apr | 86 | 76 | 4.2 | 21 | 10.4 | 83 |
| May | 84 | 75 | 4.2 | 22 | 10.4 | 85 |
| Jun | 82 | 73 | 4.2 | 20 | 10.1 | 85 |
| Jul | 81 | 72 | 3.9 | 20 | 10.2 | 84 |
| Aug | 82 | 71 | 2.0 | 16 | 10.8 | 82 |
| Sep | 83 | 72 | 1.3 | 13 | 11.4 | 79 |
| Oct | 85 | 74 | 0.9 | 9 | 11.9 | 77 |
| Nov | 86 | 75 | 0.8 | 9 | 11.9 | 76 |
| Dec | 87 | 76 | 1.1 | 11 | 11.7 | 77 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology