Brasília weather in May
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies. Average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C, with around 2 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Brasília. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
26°C
Average low
16°C
Rainy days
2 days
Best months to visit
April, May, June, July, August, September
What to do in Brasília in May
Whatever the weather, Brasília rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Oscar Niemeyer architecture tour: Cathedral, Congress, Palácio
National Museum and Museu de Arte Sacra art collection
Lago Paranoá boat tour and waterside park exploration
Eixo Monumental gardens and monument walking tour
Congresso Nacional interior tour: government chambers
Brasília-Teimosa artistic satellite city community visit
What to pack for May
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
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January
27C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
February
27C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
March
26C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
Recommended
April
26C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
May (you are here)
26C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
June
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
July
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
August
28C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
September
30C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
October
30C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
November
27C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
December
27C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
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