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Mariana in May

Short answer

In May, Mariana averages highs of 26 °C (79 °F) and lows of 17 °C (63 °F), with about 28 mm of rain spread over roughly 3 days. May is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be moderate this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
26 / 17 °C
high / low
Rain
28 mm
3 days
Daylight
11h09
sunset at 17:24
Crowds
Moderate
1 public holiday

What to expect in Mariana in May

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

May brings fall to Mariana. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 26 °C (79 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. Crowds sit somewhere in the middle, with peaks on public holidays. Outside those dates, you can enjoy the place at an easy pace and spend less. It also rains very little: this is one of the driest months of the year, good for anyone who wants an outdoor itinerary.

Myllena Vieira · Editor at Visite
Crowds
Crowd level: moderate

Moderate crowds, with peaks on public holidays. Outside those dates, you can enjoy the place at a calmer pace.

Prices
Rates: moderate

Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up.

Where to stay

Hotels in Mariana

In May, demand in Mariana is moderate: most hotels have room, but public holidays fill them up. Compare rates and book a few weeks ahead.

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Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.

What happens in May

No major fixed festivals in May, but public holidays (Labor Day) bring more people to the destination.

Public holidays in May: Labor Day (01/05). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.

What to pack in May

Light jacket for the evening · nights of 17 °C (63 °F) Light clothing for the day · highs of 26 °C (79 °F) Sunscreen and sunglasses · strong sun on the tours Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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Questions about Mariana in May

What is the weather like in Mariana in May?
In May, Mariana averages highs of 26 °C (79 °F) and lows of 17 °C (63 °F), with about 28 mm of rain spread over roughly 3 days. May is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be moderate this month.
Does it rain a lot in Mariana in May?
In May, Mariana gets about 28 mm of rain spread over around 3 rainy days, one of the driest months. It is a dry month, with little chance of rain spoiling your plans.
Is May high season in Mariana?
Crowds in May tend to be moderate. Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up.
What is happening in Mariana in May?
No major fixed festivals in May, but public holidays (Labor Day) bring more people to the destination.
Does it usually rain all day in Mariana in May?
INMET's climate normals record the number of rainy days and the total millimeters, not the hours of each day, so they do not say how long the rain lasts. What they show for Mariana in May: 3 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 10% of the days) and 28 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 9 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, May is one of the driest months at the destination. It is a dry month, with little chance of rain spoiling your plans.
What is the temperature in Mariana in May, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in Mariana in May is 26 °C and the average low is 17 °C, with air humidity of around 64%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in May is typical for the destination. For your suitcase, here is what those numbers call for: light jacket for the evening; light clothing for the day; sunscreen and sunglasses.
Is Mariana worth visiting in May?
Excellent time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, May scores 88 out of 100 and ranks No. 4 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is June (97) and the least comfortable is January (46). As for crowds, in May they tend to be moderate.
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