Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in João Pessoa with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for João Pessoa in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in João Pessoa with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in João Pessoa will be around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at João Pessoa is 36°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 46 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average chance of precipitation is only 9% in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for João Pessoa. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
João Pessoa in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
46 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 8 days | |
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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.
Is May a good time to visit João Pessoa?
May is a great month to be in João Pessoa for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for João Pessoa in May
With 32°C, João Pessoa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in João Pessoa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in João Pessoa, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in João Pessoa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for João Pessoa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 3 days of rain in João Pessoa.
Daily UV Index in May in João Pessoa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in João Pessoa, 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.
Temperature in May in João Pessoa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in João Pessoa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in João Pessoa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in João Pessoa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for João Pessoa
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Average Weather in João Pessoa by Month
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