The weather in May in Brasília

It's hot in May in Brasília with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.

May is an awesome month to be in Brasília for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Brasília, Brazil. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 38°C in 2016, Brasília reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 11 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Brasília

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Brasília. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Brasília New York
Average temperature 32°C 22°C
Max. temperature 33°C 28°C
Min. temperature 19°C -5°C
Total precipitation 11 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 3 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Brasília with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 20°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Brasília is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Brasília, Brazil. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Brasília

Temperature in May in Brasília over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Brasília, Brazil. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Brasília

Total precipitation in May in Brasília over the years

Daily UV index in May in Brasília

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Brasília, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Brasília by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Brasília. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.