SeasonMapRecife vs Rio de Janeiro in May
Recife and Rio de Janeiro are nearly tied in May — 84 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Recife is sweltering, rainy, clean air; Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air.
Recife vs Rio de Janeiro — May climate, side by side
| Recife | Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 84/100 (A) | 86/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 34°C | 30°C |
| Avg high / low | 30° / 24° | 28° / 20° |
| Rainfall | 130 mm | 56 mm |
| Rainy days | 24 | 9 |
| Humidity | 82% | 80% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 41 | 81 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Recife vs Rio de Janeiro in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Recife or Rio de Janeiro?
- Recife and Rio de Janeiro are nearly tied in May — 84 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Recife is sweltering, rainy, clean air; Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air.
- What is the weather like in Recife vs Rio de Janeiro in May?
- In May, Recife averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 130 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm.