May weather forecastSorocaba, Brazil
May
Weather in May
May marks the onset of winter in Sorocaba, bringing cooler temperatures and drier conditions than the preceding months. It's one of the least humid months of the year, a stark contrast to the preceding high-humidity conditions. The drop in rainfall also contributes to the clearer skies, allowing the city to benefit from more hours of sunshine. The weather is perfectly suited for sightseeing and other outdoor adventures. The cooling trend halts the heavy rainstorms that characterized the summer.Temperature
Sorocaba marks the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of an agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F), hardly different from April's 25.3°C (77.5°F). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a moderate 14.2°C (57.6°F) throughout May.Humidity
May and June, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Sorocaba, during May, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 803mm (31.61") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Sorocaba is 10h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 17:31 -03.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Sorocaba is 8.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are April through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Average temperature in May
Sorocaba, Brazil
- Average high temperature in May: 22.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (28.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (21.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 14.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.1°C).
Average pressure in May
Sorocaba, Brazil
- Average pressure in May: 1017.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Sorocaba, Brazil
- Average wind speed in May: 9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and June (8.6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Sorocaba, Brazil
- Average humidity in May: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Sorocaba, Brazil
- Average rainfall in May: 34mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (160mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (30mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Sorocaba, Brazil
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.9 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sorocaba, Brazil
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sorocaba, Brazil
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Sorocaba, Brazil
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Sorocaba, Brazil
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in May
Sorocaba, Brazil
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and June (8km).
