São José in May
7.5out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
22°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
11Rainy days (113 mm)
10:38 hDaylight
06:52Sunrise · 17:30 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.5 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.5 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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 20°C | 234 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 28°C | 20°C | 216 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 27°C | 19°C | 149 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 25°C | 17°C | 95 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| May | 22°C | 14°C | 113 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 21°C | 12°C | 97 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 20°C | 11°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 21°C | 12°C | 90 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 22°C | 14°C | 150 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.9 |
| October | 23°C | 16°C | 143 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 25°C | 17°C | 147 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.5 |
| December | 27°C | 19°C | 167 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is São José in May?
Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit São José?
The best months are August, May, June, July.