SeasonMapRio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in May
Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Santa Marta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta — May climate, side by side
| Rio de Janeiro | Santa Marta | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 86/100 (A) | 72/100 (B) |
| Feels-like high | 30°C | 39°C |
| Avg high / low | 28° / 20° | 32° / 26° |
| Rainfall | 56 mm | 232 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 | 23 |
| Humidity | 80% | 84% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 81 | 43 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Rio de Janeiro or Santa Marta?
- Rio de Janeiro is the better pick in May — 86 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air, while Santa Marta is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs Santa Marta in May?
- In May, Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Santa Marta averages 32°C high / 26°C low with about 232 mm.