Natal in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very wet: about 22 rainy days.

28°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
22Rainy days (148 mm)
11:44 hDaylight
05:25Sunrise · 17:09 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
  • Very wet: about 22 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.2 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

28° 25° J 28° 25° F 28° 25° M 28° 25° A 28° 25° M 27° 24° J 26° 23° J 27° 23° A 27° 24° S 27° 24° O 28° 25° N 28° 25° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C25°C75 mm 19– – 6.5
February 28°C25°C102 mm 19– – 6.4
March 28°C25°C150 mm 23– – 6.1
April 28°C25°C183 mm 24– – 6.1
May 28°C25°C148 mm 22– – 6.1
June 27°C24°C154 mm 22– – 6.1
July 26°C23°C131 mm 21– – 6.1
August 27°C23°C51 mm 15– – 7.1
September 27°C24°C31 mm 12– – 7.5
October 27°C24°C24 mm 11– – 7.7
November 28°C25°C25 mm 11– – 7.7
December 28°C25°C40 mm 15– – 7.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Natal in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 25°C.

When is the best time to visit Natal?

The best months are October, November, September.