Swimming in Brazil in may 2025 Sea temperature by city in may

In may in Brazil swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

In may in Fortaleza, Recife, Belem, Fernando de Noronha, João Pessoa, Ajuruteua (Bragança - Pará), Arraial d'Ajuda, Canoa Quebrada, Caraiva, Itacaré, Jijoca de Jericoacoara, Morro de São Paulo, Olinda, Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Praia do Forte, Praia dos Carneiros, Salvador de Bahia, São Luis de Maranhão, São Mateus (Espírito Santo), São Miguel dos Milagres, Aracaju, Ilhéus, Lauro de Freitas, Macapá, Maceió, Natal, Parnaiba and Porto Seguro, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 85°F and an average of 84°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

As for Rio de Janeiro, Florianopolis (Santa Catarina Island), Guarapari, Paraty, Ilha Comprida, Ilha Grande, Peruíbe, Praia do Rosa (Santa Catarina), Trindade, Angra dos Reis, Araruama, Cabo Frio, Caraguatatuba, Criciúma, Guaruja, Itaguai, Joinville, Macaé, Paranaguá and Vila Velha, swimming is pleasant in may. The sea water is 76°F on average (min: 73°F/max: 79°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in may in Porto Alegre, Tavares (Rio Grande do Sul) and Pelotas is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 71°F, it can also go as low as 67°F. Note that the average is 69°F.