João Pessoa weather in May
May in João Pessoa: warm, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 24 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in João Pessoa · #423 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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João Pessoa climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Rainfall | 141 mm / 5.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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João Pessoa in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit João Pessoa?
- May in João Pessoa: warm, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 24 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for João Pessoa on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in João Pessoa in May?
- In May, João Pessoa averages a daily high of 28.3°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 141 mm of rain over roughly 24 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in João Pessoa in May?
- João Pessoa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.