Barreirinhas (Lençóis Maranhenses) weather in May
Brazil

May in Barreirinhas: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days.
#9 of 12 months in Barreirinhas · #1155 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Barreirinhas climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 184 mm / 7.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Barreirinhas in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
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Best months for Barreirinhas's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
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Barreirinhas in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Barreirinhas?
- May in Barreirinhas: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Barreirinhas on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Barreirinhas in May?
- In May, Barreirinhas averages a daily high of 29.8°C and a low of 24.9°C, with about 183.8 mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Barreirinhas in May?
- Barreirinhas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in May.