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

In May, Manaus averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 272 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm.

Manaus vs Rio de Janeiro in May

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Manaus is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

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

	🇧🇷 Manaus	🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	37°C	30°C
Avg high / low	31° / 25°	28° / 20°
Rainfall	272 mm	56 mm
Rainy days	27	9
Humidity	87%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	39	81

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

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Manaus vs Rio de Janeiro in May — FAQ

Is May better in Manaus or Rio de Janeiro?: Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 52 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Manaus is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Manaus vs Rio de Janeiro in May?: In May, Manaus averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 272 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm.