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Congonhas Weather in May

Congonhas in May

The short of it: Congonhas in May averages a high of 24 °C (76 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 12° · rain 39 mm · daylight 11 h 9 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Congonhas an average May high of 24°, a low of 12° and some 39 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 24°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 9 min in mid-May, 30 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Congonhas runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Jeceaba, 14 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Congonhas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 23 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 9 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JeceabaMinas Gerais14 km WSW25°12°40 mm
Ouro BrancoMinas Gerais17 km E23°11°37 mm
Conselheiro LafaieteMinas Gerais19 km SSE24°11°36 mm
Belo ValeMinas Gerais20 km WNW25°12°38 mm
MoedaMinas Gerais28 km NW25°12°36 mm
Entre Rios de MinasMinas Gerais28 km SW24°12°37 mm
ItabiritoMinas Gerais29 km NNE25°12°40 mm
ItaveravaMinas Gerais32 km SE25°12°36 mm

The Almanac · Congonhas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 24°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Congonhas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°17°274 mm5 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
February28°17°165 mm5 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦✦
March27°16°178 mm5 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
April26°15°62 mm5 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May24°12°39 mm5 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°10°11 mm4 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°10°7.0 mm5 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°11°13 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°13°47 mm6 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October27°15°90 mm7 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
November26°16°176 mm6 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦✦
December27°17°305 mm5 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Congonhas in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Congonhas in May?

Days average 24 °C (76 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 24°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 39 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Congonhas?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Congonhas in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 9 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 54 min in June to 13 h 22 min in December.

Does it snow in Congonhas in May?

Hardly — May nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Congonhas in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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