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Manaus in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Manaus in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Manaus in May 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Manaus in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +30°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 22 rainy days with an average precipitation of 295 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the wettest month of the year in Manaus;

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
295 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Manaus has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Manaus in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Manaus for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +30°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +32°C during the day and a minimum of +23°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +31°C.

Is Manaus warm or cold in May?

Manaus is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Manaus:

Climate in Manaus in May

Manaus weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+30°C+30°C+30°C
Min. temperature
+22°C+23°C+20°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+33°C+33°C
Rainfall
338 mm295 mm164 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
88%88%86%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
001
Cloudy days
000
Rainy days
222221
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +30°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 338 mm to 295 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 88%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Manaus in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Manaus is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Manaus based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 87%, leading to total precipitation of around 192 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Manaus, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Manaus wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 350 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 65% chance of precipitation and 100 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Manaus?

This is the weather in Manaus in May 2023:
1 May
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+28°C
2 May
🌧️
+29°C
3 May
🌧️
+30°C
4 May
🌧️
+30°C
5 May
☁️
+31°C
6 May
🌧️
+29°C
7 May
☁️
+30°C
8 May
☁️
+30°C
9 May
☁️
+29°C
10 May
🌧️
+30°C
11 May
🌧️
+28°C
12 May
☁️
+30°C
13 May
☀️
+32°C
14 May
☀️
+32°C
15 May
🌧️
+30°C
16 May
🌧️
+30°C
17 May
🌧️
+30°C
18 May
☁️
+30°C
19 May
☁️
+32°C
20 May
☀️
+31°C
21 May
☀️
+31°C
22 May
☁️
+31°C
23 May
🌧️
+30°C
24 May
☀️
+28°C
25 May
☁️
+31°C
26 May
🌧️
+31°C
27 May
☀️
+32°C
28 May
☀️
+32°C
29 May
☀️
+31°C
30 May
☀️
+32°C
31 May
☁️
+31°C
In May 2023 Manaus had 9 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Manaus climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Manaus in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+29°C) and the highest in 2020 (+32°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 2148 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 3331 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manaus in May:

Is May a good time to visit Manaus?

It’s always a good time to visit Manaus, 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 Manaus in May?

May is warm in Manaus. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Manaus rainy in May?

Manaus 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 Manaus in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Manaus in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Manaus

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Manaus, 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.