João Pessoa Weather in May

What's the weather like in João Pessoa (Paraíba) in May 2024?

The climate in João Pessoa during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

May is in the fall / autumn in João Pessoa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

João Pessoa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.5°C 85.1°F
Nightly temperature 21.7°C 71.1°F
Average temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 272 mm 10.7 ins
Rainy days 24 days
Sea temperature 28.3°C 83°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in João Pessoa with around 272mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in João Pessoa

João Pessoa average temperature in May

May rainfall

João Pessoa average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

João Pessoa average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in João Pessoa in May 2024.

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João Pessoa weather stats

João Pessoa weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.5°C 88.7°F
Driest month: November 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: November 9.6hrs
Coldest month: July 26.9°C 80.4°F
Wettest month: June 323mm 12.7ins
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