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

In May, Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 137 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm.

Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in May

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Fortaleza is sweltering, rainy, clean air.

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

	Fortaleza	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	35°C	30°C
Avg high / low	31° / 25°	28° / 20°
Rainfall	137 mm	56 mm
Rainy days	20	9
Humidity	82%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	36	81

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

Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in May — FAQ

Is May better in Fortaleza or Rio de Janeiro?: Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Fortaleza is sweltering, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in May?: In May, Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 137 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm.