Belém vs Rio de Janeiro in May

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Belém is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Belém vs Rio de Janeiro — May climate, side by side

🇧🇷 Belém🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score53/100 (D)86/100 (A)
Feels-like high38°C30°C
Avg high / low31° / 25°28° / 20°
Rainfall262 mm56 mm
Rainy days279
Humidity86%80%
Air quality (AQI)3581

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

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Belém vs Rio de Janeiro in May — FAQ

Is May better in Belém or Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Belém is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Belém vs Rio de Janeiro in May?
In May, Belém averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 262 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm.