What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in May?

In May, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm.

Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in May

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

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

	Cartagena	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	76/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	39°C	30°C
Avg high / low	32° / 26°	28° / 20°
Rainfall	176 mm	56 mm
Rainy days	25	9
Humidity	85%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	53	81

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

Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cartagena or Rio de Janeiro?: Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Cartagena is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cartagena vs Rio de Janeiro in May?: In May, Cartagena averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 176 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm.