Arraial do Cabo — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

21°C

minimum

24°C

average

27°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
MAY 1	-10°C	24°C	24°C	25°C
MAY 2	25°C	25°C	24°C	24°C
MAY 3	25°C	24°C	23°C	25°C
MAY 4	25°C	25°C	24°C	24°C
MAY 5	25°C	24°C	24°C	23°C
MAY 6	25°C	25°C	24°C	25°C
MAY 7	25°C	25°C	24°C	25°C
MAY 8	24°C	25°C	24°C	24°C
MAY 9	24°C	25°C	23°C	25°C
MAY 10	24°C	24°C	24°C	24°C
MAY 11	24°C	24°C	23°C	24°C
MAY 12	24°C	24°C	24°C	23°C
MAY 13	24°C	24°C	23°C	24°C
MAY 14	24°C	24°C	24°C	24°C
MAY 15	23°C	24°C	23°C	24°C
MAY 16	23°C	24°C	23°C	24°C
MAY 17	23°C	24°C	23°C	24°C
MAY 18	24°C	23°C	23°C	23°C
MAY 19	24°C	24°C	23°C	23°C
MAY 20	24°C	24°C	23°C	24°C
MAY 21	24°C	25°C	23°C	24°C
MAY 22	24°C	24°C	22°C	24°C
MAY 23	24°C	24°C	23°C	23°C
MAY 24	24°C	24°C	23°C	24°C
MAY 25	24°C	24°C	23°C	24°C
MAY 26	24°C	23°C	23°C	24°C
MAY 27	24°C	25°C	23°C	24°C
MAY 28	24°C	24°C	22°C	25°C
MAY 29	23°C	24°C	22°C	24°C
MAY 30	23°C	23°C	22°C	24°C
MAY 31	23°C	24°C	22°C	25°C

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

19°C

Average Day Air Temperature

25°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

78 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

11 hrs

Sunshine per Day

7 hrs

Average Wind Speed

11 km/h

Average Humidity

82%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels warm and comfortable even if the day isn’t hot. The water can feel warmer than the air, so getting out may feel a bit cool.