Rio de Janeiro in May
Dry, clear and mild — May is when the cloud stops sitting on Corcovado and the view from Christ the Redeemer becomes reliable.
Is May a good time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
May is one of the better months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Crowds sit around 48/100, with typical highs near 27°C.
What’s on in May
- Labour Day (1 May) long weekend
Best days in May
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in May
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in May
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How May compares
Every month in Rio de Janeiro, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good month to visit Rio de Janeiro?
May is one of the better months to visit Rio de Janeiro. Crowds sit around 48/100, with typical highs near 27°C.
How crowded is Rio de Janeiro in May?
Rio de Janeiro sits at roughly 48/100 in May on our crowd scale, which is 15 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro in May?
Expect highs around 27°C and lows near 20°C in May, with about 6 wet days across the month.