May · Brazil
Best time to visit Chapada Diamantina in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chapada Diamantina in May
Average temperature 23°C, 52 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.1/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Chapada Diamantina scores 8.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 23°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tabletop mesas, Cachoeira da Fumaça, and cave pools reward hikers in the dry months from May through September.
May holds up well in Chapada Diamantina — 5th best month
Trail conditions at 23°C (74°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in May; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Budget for roughly 52 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Chapada Diamantina — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chapada Diamantina in May?
- In May, Chapada Diamantina averages 23°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Chapada Diamantina?
- May earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chapada Diamantina in May?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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