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Nova Petrópolis Weather in May

Nova Petrópolis in May

The short of it: Nova Petrópolis in May averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 11 °C (52 °F), with 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain and about 10 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 11° · rain 130 mm · daylight 10 h 40 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & October

May in Nova Petrópolis brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 11°, with about 130 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 40 min in mid-May, 45 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Nova Petrópolis runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Vale Real, 14 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Nova Petrópolis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 40 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Vale RealRio Grande do Sul14 km W21°12°116 mm
Santa Maria do HervalRio Grande do Sul18 km SE19°10°145 mm
FelizRio Grande do Sul20 km WSW21°12°113 mm
Dois IrmãosRio Grande do Sul23 km S20°12°124 mm
GramadoRio Grande do Sul23 km E18°10°154 mm
Caxias do SulRio Grande do Sul24 km NNW18°9°132 mm
IvotiRio Grande do Sul24 km S21°13°118 mm
Lindolfo CollorRio Grande do Sul26 km SSW21°13°114 mm
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The Almanac · Nova Petrópolis 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 20°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Nova Petrópolis by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°17°153 mm8 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
February27°17°131 mm7 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
March26°16°159 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April23°14°122 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦
May20°11°130 mm7 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
June18°10°128 mm6 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦
July18°8°138 mm6 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦
August19°10°118 mm8 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦
September20°11°157 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
October22°13°172 mm9 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦✦
November25°15°112 mm9 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦
December26°16°145 mm9 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nova Petrópolis in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nova Petrópolis in May?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 11 °C (52 °F), with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 130 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Nova Petrópolis?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Nova Petrópolis in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 40 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 16 min in June to 14 h 1 min in December.

Does it snow in Nova Petrópolis in May?

Hardly — May nights average 11 °C (52 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nova Petrópolis in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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