May could be a good time to visit Joao Pessoa, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +82°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in May. However, expect about 27 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 149 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
149 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Joao Pessoa has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Joao Pessoa in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Joao Pessoa for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +84°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +75°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +82°F.
Is Joao Pessoa warm or cold in May?
Joao Pessoa is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +77°F to +75°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Joao Pessoa:
Climate in Joao Pessoa in May
Joao Pessoa weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+82°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+72°F
+70°F
+66°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+88°F
+88°F
Rainfall
146 mm
149 mm
148 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
82%
83%
84%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
2
3
2
Rainy days
27
27
27
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 146 mm to 149 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Joao Pessoa in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Joao Pessoa is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Joao Pessoa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 82 mm, with a 90% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Joao Pessoa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Joao Pessoa wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 149 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 67% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Joao Pessoa?
This is the weather in Joao Pessoa in May 2024:
1 May
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+84°F
2 May
☀️
+84°F
3 May
☀️
+83°F
4 May
🌧️
+83°F
5 May
🌧️
+84°F
6 May
🌧️
+85°F
7 May
🌧️
+84°F
8 May
🌧️
+84°F
9 May
🌧️
+85°F
10 May
🌧️
+85°F
11 May
☀️
+84°F
12 May
☀️
+84°F
13 May
☀️
+85°F
14 May
🌧️
+83°F
15 May
☀️
+85°F
16 May
☀️
+84°F
17 May
🌧️
+81°F
18 May
🌧️
+81°F
19 May
🌧️
+83°F
20 May
☁️
+83°F
21 May
🌧️
+82°F
22 May
🌧️
+83°F
23 May
🌧️
+83°F
24 May
🌧️
+82°F
25 May
🌧️
+83°F
26 May
☀️
+84°F
27 May
☁️
+84°F
28 May
🌧️
+84°F
29 May
🌧️
+80°F
30 May
🌧️
+84°F
31 May
🌧️
+83°F
In May 2024 Joao Pessoa had 9 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Joao Pessoa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Joao Pessoa in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+81°F) and the highest in 2020 (+85°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 487 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 2108 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Joao Pessoa in May:
Is May a good time to visit Joao Pessoa?
It’s always a good time to visit Joao Pessoa, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Joao Pessoa in May?
May is warm in Joao Pessoa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Joao Pessoa rainy in May?
Joao Pessoa is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Joao Pessoa in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Joao Pessoa in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Joao Pessoa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
