Jijoca de Jericoacoara Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Jijoca de Jericoacoara, Ceará, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Jijoca de Jericoacoara has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1146 mm (45 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, April receives substantial rainfall, averaging 299 mm (12 in) of precipitation, recorded across 29 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, September brings less rainfall, with 3.9 mm (0.2 in) over 11 rainy days.

April, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Jijoca de Jericoacoara Temperature page.

Jijoca de Jericoacoara's average annual precipitation is 1146 mm (45 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm (24 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

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.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

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