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Maceio in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Maceio in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Maceio, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Maceio in May 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Maceio in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +81°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 28 rainy days in the month and around 165 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the wettest month of the year in Maceio;

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
165 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Maceio has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Maceio in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Maceio for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +79°F.

Is Maceio warm or cold in May?

Maceio is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°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 Maceio:

Climate in Maceio in May

Maceio weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+82°F+81°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+68°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+93°F+86°F
Rainfall
132 mm165 mm176 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
82%83%82%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
110
Cloudy days
221
Rainy days
262828
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting colder in May. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +81°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 132 mm to 165 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.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Maceio 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 Maceio 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 Maceio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 87% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 194 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Maceio, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Maceio wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 176 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 71% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Maceio?

This is the weather in Maceio in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+81°F
2 May
☁️
+81°F
3 May
🌧️
+81°F
4 May
🌧️
+81°F
5 May
🌧️
+82°F
6 May
☀️
+82°F
7 May
🌧️
+82°F
8 May
☀️
+81°F
9 May
🌧️
+81°F
10 May
🌧️
+81°F
11 May
☁️
+82°F
12 May
☀️
+82°F
13 May
☁️
+83°F
14 May
🌧️
+82°F
15 May
🌧️
+82°F
16 May
☁️
+82°F
17 May
🌧️
+81°F
18 May
🌧️
+81°F
19 May
🌧️
+79°F
20 May
🌫️
+79°F
21 May
🌫️
+78°F
22 May
🌫️
+79°F
23 May
🌧️
+82°F
24 May
🌧️
+81°F
25 May
🌧️
+80°F
26 May
🌧️
+80°F
27 May
🌧️
+80°F
28 May
🌧️
+79°F
29 May
🌧️
+81°F
30 May
☁️
+81°F
31 May
🌧️
+79°F
In May 2023 Maceio had 3 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 72%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Maceio climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Maceio in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+79°F) and the highest in 2019 (+86°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 720 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1883 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Maceio in May:

Is May a good time to visit Maceio?

It’s always a good time to visit Maceio, 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 Maceio in May?

May is warm in Maceio. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Maceio rainy in May?

Maceio 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 Maceio in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Maceio in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Maceio

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Maceio, 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.