SeasonMapBoa Vista weather in May
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May in Boa Vista: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Boa Vista · #55 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Boa Vista climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 75°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 28 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Boa Vista 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.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Boa Vista'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).
Fair weatherBoa Vista's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Boa Vista in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Trade-wind season
1 Nov – 31 May · usuallyThe north-easterly blows hardest through the winter half of the year. It is why the kite and windsurf schools work the west-side bays then, and why a sunbed on an exposed beach can be a losing proposition. Source ↗
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Boa Vista in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Boa Vista?
- May in Boa Vista: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Boa Vista on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Boa Vista in May?
- In May, Boa Vista averages a daily high of 26.2°C and a low of 21.1°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Boa Vista in May?
- Boa Vista has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in May.