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Boa Vista weather in May

Ideal — one of the best times of year

Afternoon
26.3 °C
Night
20.3 °C
Sea temperature
22.9 °C
Rainy days
0 day
Relative humidity
74 %

78% of days reached 25 °C over the last 10 years

📷 Léonide Mahajanjy · Pexels

Month by month

MonthAfternoonSeaRainVerdict
January26 °C23.2 °C0 dayIdeal — one of the best times of year
February25.3 °C22.4 °C1 dayIdeal — one of the best times of year
March25.3 °C22.3 °C0 dayIdeal — one of the best times of year
April26 °C22.6 °C0 dayIdeal — one of the best times of year
May26.3 °C22.9 °C0 dayIdeal — one of the best times of year
June27.5 °C23.4 °C0 dayIdeal — one of the best times of year
July28.7 °C25 °C2 daysIdeal — one of the best times of year
August29.9 °C26.7 °C7 daysIdeal — one of the best times of year
September30.1 °C27.3 °C8 daysIdeal — one of the best times of year
October30.2 °C27.1 °C2 daysIdeal — one of the best times of year
November28.9 °C26.4 °C1 dayIdeal — one of the best times of year
December27.1 °C24.6 °C1 dayIdeal — one of the best times of year
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Before you go

Three things to check once you have picked your dates.

Entry

Entry rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check them before booking.

Official entry requirements ↗

Safety

No specific restrictions

Usual precautions apply.

Official advice updated 28 July 2026

UK Foreign Office

Health

Recommended vaccinations, water quality, mosquitoes: advice depends on the country and the season. Some vaccines need time before departure.

Health advice ↗

Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise public advisories and link to their source; only the competent authorities are authoritative. Alert levels: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk), Open Government Licence v3.0.

FAQ

Can you swim in Boa Vista in May?

The sea averages 22.9°C in May — swimming is possible but brisk.

How hot is Boa Vista in May?

Expect 26.3°C in the afternoon and 20.3°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.

Does it rain a lot in Boa Vista in May?

Around 0 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 1% of days.

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