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Niterói in May

Short answer

In May, Niterói averages highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and lows of 20 °C (68 °F), with about 70 mm of rain spread over roughly 8 days. May has moderate rainfall, usually in quick showers that do not spoil the whole day. Crowds tend to be moderate this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
27 / 20 °C
high / low
Rain
70 mm
8 days
Daylight
11h01
sunset at 17:19
Crowds
Moderate
1 public holiday

What to expect in Niterói in May

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

May brings fall to Niterói. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. Crowds sit somewhere in the middle, with peaks on public holidays. Outside those dates, you can enjoy the place at an easy pace and spend less. Rain, when it comes, is usually brief and does not spoil the day.

Myllena Vieira · Editor at Visite
Crowds
Crowd level: moderate

Moderate crowds, with peaks on public holidays. Outside those dates, you can enjoy the place at a calmer pace.

Prices
Rates: moderate

Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up.

Tours and tickets

Things to do in Niterói in May

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Niterói Tour
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Where to stay

Hotels in Niterói

In May, demand in Niterói is moderate: most hotels have room, but public holidays fill them up. Compare rates and book a few weeks ahead.

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What happens in May

No major fixed festivals in May, but public holidays (Labor Day) bring more people to the destination.

Public holidays in May: Labor Day (01/05). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.

What to pack in May

Light clothing for the day · highs of 27 °C (81 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 8 days of rain in the month Sunscreen and sunglasses · strong sun on the tours Quick-dry clothing · humidity of 80% Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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Questions about Niterói in May

What is the weather like in Niterói in May?
In May, Niterói averages highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and lows of 20 °C (68 °F), with about 70 mm of rain spread over roughly 8 days. May has moderate rainfall, usually in quick showers that do not spoil the whole day. Crowds tend to be moderate this month.
Does it rain a lot in Niterói in May?
In May, Niterói gets about 70 mm of rain spread over around 8 rainy days, in line with the average rainfall for the year. Rain tends to come in quick showers that do not ruin the day.
Is May high season in Niterói?
Crowds in May tend to be moderate. Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up.
What is happening in Niterói in May?
No major fixed festivals in May, but public holidays (Labor Day) bring more people to the destination.
Does it usually rain all day in Niterói in May?
INMET's climate normals record the number of rainy days and the total millimeters, not the hours of each day, so they do not say how long the rain lasts. What they show for Niterói in May: 8 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 26% of the days) and 70 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 9 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, May falls within the destination's average rainfall. Rain tends to come in showers, but it is smart to have an indoor backup plan.
What is the temperature in Niterói in May, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in Niterói in May is 27 °C and the average low is 20 °C, with air humidity of around 80%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in May is typical for the destination. For your suitcase, here is what those numbers call for: light clothing for the day; rain jacket or umbrella; sunscreen and sunglasses.
Is Niterói worth visiting in May?
Good time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, May scores 63 out of 100 and ranks No. 5 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is July (74) and the least comfortable is January (40). As for crowds, in May they tend to be moderate.
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