Botafogo in May
7.6out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
11Rainy days (76 mm)
10:54 hDaylight
06:22Sunrise · 17:16 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 24°C | 171 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.3 |
| February | 30°C | 24°C | 118 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| March | 29°C | 24°C | 145 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.5 |
| April | 28°C | 22°C | 88 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| May | 26°C | 20°C | 76 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| June | 25°C | 19°C | 47 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| July | 25°C | 18°C | 51 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| August | 25°C | 18°C | 41 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| September | 26°C | 19°C | 75 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 27°C | 21°C | 92 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 27°C | 22°C | 139 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 29°C | 23°C | 151 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Botafogo in May?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 20°C.
When is the best time to visit Botafogo?
The best months are June, August, July, September.