What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Recife in May?

In May, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm of rain; Recife averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 130 mm.

Cartagena vs Recife in May

Recife is the better pick in May — 84 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Recife is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Cartagena vs Recife — May climate, side by side

	Cartagena	Recife
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	39°C	34°C
Avg high / low	32° / 26°	30° / 24°
Rainfall	176 mm	130 mm
Rainy days	25	24
Humidity	85%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	53	41

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

Cartagena vs Recife in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cartagena or Recife?: Recife is the better pick in May — 84 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Recife is sweltering, rainy, clean air, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Recife in May?: In May, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm of rain; Recife averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 130 mm.