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Belem Weather in May

Belem in May

The short of it: Belem in May averages a high of 35 °C (95 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 12 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 22° · rain 14 mm · daylight 12 h 40 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: December & January

Thirty years of records give Belem an average May high of 35°, a low of 22° and some 14 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 40 min in mid-May, 17 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and January.

Against its neighbours, Belem runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Reino de Bandim, 0 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Belem, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 14 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 40 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Reino de BandimBissau0 km SE35°22°14 mm
MissiraBissau1 km NNW35°22°14 mm
Sintra-NemaBissau1 km NNE35°22°14 mm
BissauBissau1 km NNE35°22°14 mm
AjudaBissau1 km NW35°22°14 mm
ContumoBissau2 km WSW35°22°14 mm
Pefiné002 km NNE35°22°14 mm
Bairro MilitarBissau3 km NNW35°22°14 mm
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The Almanac · Belem Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Belem by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°18°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
February35°19°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
March36°20°0.0 mm11 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April36°21°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
May35°22°14 mm12 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦
June33°23°120 mm11 km/h12 h 49 min✦
July31°23°388 mm10 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦
August31°23°575 mm9 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
September32°23°348 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October33°23°140 mm7 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
November34°22°16 mm7 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦
December33°19°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belem in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belem in May?

Days average 35 °C (95 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Belem?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are December and January.

How long are the days in Belem in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 26 min in December to 12 h 49 min in June.

Does it snow in Belem in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Belem in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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