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

In May, Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Salvador averages 29°C high / 24°C low with about 213 mm.

Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in May

Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Salvador is hot, soaked, clean air.

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

	Rio de Janeiro	Salvador
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	30°C	32°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	29° / 24°
Rainfall	56 mm	213 mm
Rainy days	9	24
Humidity	80%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	81	38

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

Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in May — FAQ

Is May better in Rio de Janeiro or Salvador?: Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Salvador is hot, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Salvador in May?: In May, Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Salvador averages 29°C high / 24°C low with about 213 mm.