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Maceió Weather in May

Maceió in May

The short of it: Maceió in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 336 mm (13.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 22° · rain 336 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Maceió brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 22°, with about 336 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 336 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Maceió runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Coqueiro Seco, 8 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Maceió, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 99 mm more rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Coqueiro SecoAlagoas8 km WNW28°22°320 mm
Santa Luzia do NorteAlagoas12 km NW28°22°330 mm
SatubaAlagoas15 km NW28°22°333 mm
Marechal DeodoroAlagoas18 km WSW28°22°292 mm
Rio LargoAlagoas25 km NNW28°21°309 mm
PilarAlagoas25 km WNW28°22°284 mm
Barra de São MiguelAlagoas27 km SW28°22°269 mm
ParipueiraAlagoas30 km NE28°22°315 mm

The Almanac · Maceió Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 336 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Maceió by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°79 mm10 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
February30°23°93 mm10 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
March30°22°129 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April30°22°237 mm10 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
May28°22°336 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
June27°21°359 mm12 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
July26°20°308 mm13 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
August27°20°167 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
September28°21°120 mm12 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
October29°21°72 mm10 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
November30°22°50 mm8 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
December30°22°48 mm8 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maceió in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maceió in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 336 mm (13.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 22°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 336 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Maceió?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Maceió in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 34 min in June to 12 h 41 min in December.

Does it snow in Maceió in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Maceió in May?

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

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