May · Brazil
Best time to visit Curitiba in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Curitiba in May
Average temperature 16°C, 77 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.2/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Curitiba scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 77 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Curitiba's parks, botanical garden and rapid-bus system made it Brazil's green city pioneer.
May holds up well in Curitiba — 2nd best month
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 77 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 7.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Curitiba in May?
- In May, Curitiba averages 16°C, 77 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Curitiba?
- May earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Curitiba in May?
- Expect about 77 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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