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Caicó Weather in May

Caicó in May

The short of it: Caicó in May averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 23° · rain 73 mm · daylight 11 h 49 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Caicó an average May high of 31°, a low of 23° and some 73 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Caicó runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. São Fernando, 13 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Caicó, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 51 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
São FernandoRio Grande do Norte13 km NW31°23°77 mm
São José do SeridóRio Grande do Norte24 km E30°22°67 mm
Jardim de PiranhasRio Grande do Norte29 km WNW31°23°80 mm
São João do SabugiRio Grande do Norte31 km SSW30°23°77 mm
Ouro BrancoRio Grande do Norte32 km SSE30°23°60 mm
CruzetaRio Grande do Norte34 km E31°22°63 mm
VárzeaParaíba37 km SSE30°22°63 mm
Jardim do SeridóRio Grande do Norte38 km ESE30°22°59 mm

The Almanac · Caicó Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Caicó by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°23°91 mm6 km/h12 h 27 min✦
February33°23°108 mm6 km/h12 h 19 min✦
March33°23°171 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April32°23°124 mm6 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦
May31°23°73 mm6 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
June29°22°56 mm7 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
July29°21°38 mm9 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
August30°21°5.0 mm9 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
September32°21°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October33°22°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
November34°22°2.0 mm7 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
December34°23°28 mm7 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Caicó in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Caicó in May?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 73 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Caicó?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Caicó in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 45 min in June to 12 h 30 min in December.

Does it snow in Caicó in May?

Hardly — May nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Caicó in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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