May weather forecastBotafogo, Brazil

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Botafogo, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.7°C (67.5°F) and max 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

Shifting into May, Botafogo records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.2°C (77.4°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. Throughout the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Botafogo is 80%.

Rainfall

In Botafogo, in May, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 192.5 rainfall days, and 812mm (31.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Botafogo, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:15 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Botafogo, records 25.2°C (77.4°F), while the low-temperature is 19.7°C (67.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

In Botafogo, in May, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation.

In Botafogo, the average day length in May is 11h and 1min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:15 -03.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

In Botafogo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

26.8°C

25.2°C

24.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.2km/h

10.5km/h

10km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.9

16.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Botafogo, Brazil

Average high temperature in May: 25.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24°C).

Average low temperature in May: 19.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (18.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Botafogo, Brazil

Average pressure in May: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Botafogo, Brazil

Average wind speed in May: 9.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (11.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Botafogo, Brazil

Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Botafogo, Brazil

Average rainfall in May: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (119mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (29mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Botafogo, Brazil

Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (9.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Botafogo, Brazil

Average daylight in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Botafogo, Brazil

Average sunshine days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Botafogo, Brazil

Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is September (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Botafogo, Brazil

Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Botafogo, Brazil

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (9km).