Weather in May
Entering
May,
Niterói starts to welcome the chillier part of the year with sea temperatures dropping to 24.3°C (75.7°F). The average daylight hours also decrease to 11 hours, yet still pleasing for those seeking outdoor activities. Despite the slight cooling, the climate remains homely for swimming enthusiasts and beachgoers. As nights continue to become longer, there's a relatively higher chance of witnessing beautiful sunsets in Niterói during May. It marks the gradual transition to Niterói's colder months, yet without any stark weather changes.
Sea temperature
In Niterói, in May, the average water temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F).
Note: Swimming in 24.3°C (75.7°F) can be enjoyable or not, depending on how you feel about the cold and conditions such as sunshine, wind, and the day's temperature. FYI: Olympic standards dictate waters of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).
Daylight
In Niterói, 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 17:14 -03.
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