Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Paraty in May
Paraty cools off: highs slip to 81°F (27°C), from 85°F in April, with lows of 64°F (18°C) and about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain.
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (61 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 81°F (27°C).
Nights cool to an average low of 64°F (18°C).
With 85% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (61 mm).
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – August).
- Comfort improves from 64/100 in April to 76/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov window our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 81°F
- Quick-dry fabrics85% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Paraty in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Trindade
Fishing village with beaches and the Piscina Natural do Cachadaço, a tidal pool under boulders.
Why now May scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Margarida Café
Restaurant in the historic center with live music most nights and a mix of seafood and pasta.
Igreja de Santa Rita
Whitewashed 1722 church on the waterfront, the town's best-known landmark.
Cachoeira do Tobogã
Smooth rock slide into a river pool in the village of Penha.
Why now Highs near 81°F and 2.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Alambique Maria Izabel
Small family cachaça distillery on the bay, with tastings by the sea.
Nearby in May
- Ilha Grande in May~35 mi · highs 79°F, 2.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Rio de Janeiro in May~100 mi · highs 77°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~800 m to Paraty's ~8 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Paraty in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Paraty?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 86 in June – August. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov window our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route recommends.
How hot is Paraty in May?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Paraty in May?
Some: about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 55.9 in (1420 mm).
What should I pack for Paraty in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 81°F), quick-dry fabrics (85% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in May
- Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
Planning Paraty in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.