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Barcelos in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river levels)). Across Brazil: Good value: pleasant Rio, Iguaçu and São Paulo; Amazon high water.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Low; Brazil overall
Prices: Low; Brazil overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodBrazil month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river levels)). Across Brazil: Good value: pleasant Rio, Iguaçu and São Paulo; Amazon high water.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

BarcelosHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Brazil overall: Low
Prices · Brazil overall: Low

Brazil overall: Good value: pleasant Rio, Iguaçu and São Paulo; Amazon high water.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Barcelos, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jun: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
May: 13 (better)
Jun: 14
Crowds
May: Low
Jun: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 1

May: Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river levels)). Across Brazil: Good value: pleasant Rio, Iguaçu and São Paulo; Amazon high water.

June: Inside Barcelos's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river levels).

Barcelos: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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