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

In May, Medellín averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 317 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm.

Medellín vs Rio de Janeiro in May

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Medellín is hot, soaked, clean air.

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

	Medellín	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	61/100 (C)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	33°C	30°C
Avg high / low	28° / 18°	28° / 20°
Rainfall	317 mm	56 mm
Rainy days	29	9
Humidity	89%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	50	81

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

Medellín vs Rio de Janeiro in May — FAQ

Is May better in Medellín or Rio de Janeiro?: Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 61 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Medellín is hot, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Medellín vs Rio de Janeiro in May?: In May, Medellín averages 28°C high / 18°C low with about 317 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm.