What is the weather like in Cartagena vs João Pessoa in May?

In May, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm of rain; João Pessoa averages 29°C high / 23°C low with about 140 mm.

Cartagena vs João Pessoa in May

João Pessoa is the better pick in May — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. João Pessoa is hot, rainy, clean air, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Cartagena vs João Pessoa — May climate, side by side

	Cartagena	João Pessoa
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	39°C	33°C
Avg high / low	32° / 26°	29° / 23°
Rainfall	176 mm	140 mm
Rainy days	25	23
Humidity	85%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	53	41

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

Cartagena vs João Pessoa in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cartagena or João Pessoa?: João Pessoa is the better pick in May — 83 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. João Pessoa is hot, rainy, clean air, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs João Pessoa in May?: In May, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm of rain; João Pessoa averages 29°C high / 23°C low with about 140 mm.