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Castanhal Weather in May

Castanhal in May

The short of it: Castanhal in May averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 23° · rain 287 mm · daylight 12 h 4 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & October

May in Castanhal brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 23°, with about 287 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 287 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 4 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 September and October.

Against its neighbours, Castanhal runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Inhangapi, 15 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Castanhal, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 143 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 4 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
InhangapiPará15 km S31°23°265 mm
São Francisco do ParáPará20 km NE31°23°287 mm
Santa Isabel do ParáPará26 km W31°23°276 mm
Santo Antônio do TauáPará28 km NW31°23°293 mm
BujaruPará28 km SSW31°23°250 mm
Terra AltaPará28 km N31°23°302 mm
BenevidesPará36 km WSW31°23°273 mm
Igarapé-AçuPará39 km ENE31°22°302 mm

The Almanac · Castanhal 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 287 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Castanhal by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°264 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
February31°23°397 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
March30°22°503 mm5 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April31°23°430 mm4 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦
May31°23°287 mm4 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
June31°22°161 mm4 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
July31°22°124 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦
August32°23°93 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
September32°23°59 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October32°23°61 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
November33°23°50 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
December32°23°77 mm6 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Castanhal in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Castanhal in May?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 287 mm (11.3 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 287 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Castanhal?

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

How long are the days in Castanhal in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 4 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Castanhal in May?

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

What should I pack for Castanhal in May?

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

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