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





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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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