Jericoacoara Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Jericoacoara, Ceará, Brazil. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Jericoacoara is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1223 mm (48 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The seasons in Jericoacoara, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 310 mm (12 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 29 rainy days.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 32°C (90°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Jericoacoara Temperature page.

Jericoacoara's average annual precipitation is 1223 mm (48 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm (30 in), characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm (22 in) of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Jericoacoara's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Jericoacoara Climate page.