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

In May, Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm of rain; São Paulo averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 43 mm.

Rio de Janeiro vs São Paulo in May

Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air; São Paulo is warm, a little rain, muggy air.

Rio de Janeiro vs São Paulo — May climate, side by side

	🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro	🇧🇷 São Paulo
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	30°C	24°C
Avg high / low	28° / 20°	25° / 16°
Rainfall	56 mm	43 mm
Rainy days	9	6
Humidity	80%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	81	87

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

Month by month

Rio de Janeiro vs São Paulo in May — FAQ

Is May better in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo?: Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rio de Janeiro is hot, a little rain, muggy air; São Paulo is warm, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Rio de Janeiro vs São Paulo in May?: In May, Rio de Janeiro averages 28°C high / 20°C low with about 56 mm of rain; São Paulo averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 43 mm.