May weather forecastPetrópolis, Brazil

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Petrópolis, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.8°C (62.2°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Petrópolis notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F), closely resembling April. An average low-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) marks the nights in Petrópolis throughout May.

Humidity

In Petrópolis, Brazil, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In May, in Petrópolis, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout May, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petrópolis, there are 228.9 rainfall days, and 1079mm (42.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:15 -03.

Sunshine

In Petrópolis, the average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

April through July and September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

In Petrópolis, in May, the average high-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.8°C (62.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Petrópolis, Brazil, is 84%.

In Petrópolis, Brazil, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Petrópolis, Brazil, is 11h and 2min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:15 -03.

In Petrópolis, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.1h.

April through July and September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Petrópolis, Brazil.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Petrópolis, Brazil, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Petrópolis, Brazil

  • Average high temperature in May: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (29.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (23.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (16°C).

Average pressure in May
Petrópolis, Brazil

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Petrópolis, Brazil

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Petrópolis, Brazil

  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, April and November (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Petrópolis, Brazil

  • Average rainfall in May: 49mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (155mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (31mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Petrópolis, Brazil

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (26.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (11.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Petrópolis, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are October and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Petrópolis, Brazil

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (2.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Petrópolis, Brazil

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July and September (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Petrópolis, Brazil

  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Petrópolis, Brazil

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April, November and December (8km).