May could be a good time to visit Curitiba, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +20°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in May. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 97 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
97 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Curitiba has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Curitiba in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Curitiba for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +22°C with a maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +7°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +18°C.
Is Curitiba warm or cold in May?
Curitiba is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +15°C to +12°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
May is one of the coolest months in Curitiba, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Curitiba in May
Curitiba weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+23°C
+20°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
+2°C
0°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+29°C
+27°C
Rainfall
79 mm
97 mm
96 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
87%
86%
86%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
1
3
5
Cloudy days
10
12
13
Rainy days
18
15
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 79 mm to 97 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 1 to 3.
Wind speed in Curitiba in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Curitiba is gradually decreasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Curitiba based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 69 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Curitiba wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 208 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 60% chance of precipitation and 79 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Curitiba?
This is the weather in Curitiba in May 2023:
1 May
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+24°C
2 May
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+24°C
3 May
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+24°C
4 May
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+26°C
5 May
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+26°C
6 May
☁️
+26°C
7 May
☁️
+26°C
8 May
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+25°C
9 May
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+22°C
10 May
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+23°C
11 May
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+20°C
12 May
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+18°C
13 May
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+18°C
14 May
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+21°C
15 May
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+22°C
16 May
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+22°C
17 May
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+20°C
18 May
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+22°C
19 May
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+24°C
20 May
🌫️
+24°C
21 May
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+22°C
22 May
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+22°C
23 May
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+24°C
24 May
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+23°C
25 May
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+24°C
26 May
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+23°C
27 May
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+24°C
28 May
🌧️
+17°C
29 May
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+17°C
30 May
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+15°C
31 May
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+18°C
In May 2023 Curitiba had 12 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Curitiba climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Curitiba in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+22°C) and the highest in 2012 (+24°C). The driest year was 1985 with only 1054 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2549 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Curitiba in May:
Is May a good time to visit Curitiba?
It’s always a good time to visit Curitiba, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Curitiba in May?
May has mild temperatures in Curitiba. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Curitiba rainy in May?
Curitiba is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Curitiba in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Curitiba in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Curitiba, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.