Natal Weather in May

What's the weather like in Natal (Rio Grande do Norte) in May 2024?

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.

Natal weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Natal average temperature in May

May rainfall

Natal average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Natal 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 Natal in May 2024.

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Natal weather stats

Natal weather statistics
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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