Natal Weather in May
What's the weather like in Natal (Rio Grande do Norte) in May 2026?
The climate in Natal during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
May is in the fall / autumn in Natal 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 (72°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.7°C 85.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22°C 71.5°F |
| Average temperature | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 204 mm 8 ins |
| Rainy days | 18 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.4°C 83.2°F |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Windspeed | 8.3kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Natal with around 204mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Natal
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Natal in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Natal weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 20mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | November | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 28°C 82.4°F |
| Wettest month: | April | 226mm 8.9ins |
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