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Weather in May in Ceará

Planning a trip to Ceará this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Ceará in May?

Ceará is a region in Brazil. May in Ceará generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Icaraí to 32°C in Quixadá. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Quixadá and 26°C in Icaraí. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For specific regional insights in Ceará, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Juazeiro do Norte with an average of 46 mm to heavy rainfall in Aquiraz with 161 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Fortaleza enjoys approximately 209 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Ceará climate page.

Where to go in Ceará in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ceará on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Brazil, check out our Ceará's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Ceará?

Fortaleza

In May Fortaleza generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Fortaleza
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
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30°C 
25°C 
156 hours 
266 mm 
29 days 
poor 
31°C 
25°C 
209 hours 
137 mm 
30 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
83 mm 
23 days 
Climate in Fortaleza

Jericoacoara

In May Jericoacoara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Jericoacoara
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
310 mm 
29 days 
poor 
31°C 
25°C 
153 mm 
30 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
25°C 
51 mm 
22 days 
Climate in Jericoacoara

Aquiraz

In May Aquiraz generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Aquiraz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
156 hours 
292 mm 
29 days 
poor 
31°C 
25°C 
209 hours 
161 mm 
29 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
98 mm 
23 days 
Climate in Aquiraz

Canoa Quebrada

In May Canoa Quebrada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Canoa Quebrada
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
235 mm 
26 days 
poor 
31°C 
26°C 
120 mm 
27 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
68 mm 
22 days 
Climate in Canoa Quebrada

Cumbuco

In May Cumbuco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Cumbuco
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
156 hours 
280 mm 
29 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
209 hours 
139 mm 
30 days 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
86 mm 
23 days 
Climate in Cumbuco

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ceará, in Brazil.

Is May the best time to visit Ceará?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Ceará with overall tolerable weather in Fortaleza.

Generally speaking, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Fortaleza. The weather in March and April, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Ceará.

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