Barranquilla vs Rio de Janeiro in May

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Barranquilla is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Barranquilla vs Rio de JaneiroMay climate, side by side

BarranquillaRio de Janeiro
Comfort score49/100 (F)86/100 (A)
Feels-like high40°C30°C
Avg high / low33° / 26°28° / 20°
Rainfall269 mm56 mm
Rainy days239
Humidity84%80%
Air quality (AQI)5481

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Barranquilla vs Rio de Janeiro in May — FAQ

Is May better in Barranquilla or Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Barranquilla is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Barranquilla vs Rio de Janeiro in May?
In May, Barranquilla averages 33°C high / 26°C low with about 269 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm.