Best time to visit Rio de Janeiro in May
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Rio de Janeiro (rank 3 of 12, score 88/100).
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Is May the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, May places #3 with a score of 88/100. That makes it one of the top 3 months — recommended.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 100/100 | 25.8°C high is above the ideal 16–25°C comfort band (heat is penalised harder) |
| Rain | 67.7/100 | moderate rainfall (55.8 mm over ~14 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 95/100 | very sunny (9.5 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 25.8°C / low 19.7°C, 55.8 mm rain, 9.5 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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