Fortaleza in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Fortaleza in may 2025
The weather in Fortaleza in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Moderate rain at times
52% of time
18%
16%
12%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
41% of time
30%
16%
12%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
29%
19%
6%
Weather at 3am
79°F
44%
23%
18%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Fortaleza in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Fortaleza in may.
The climate of Fortaleza in may is tolerable
the weather in Fortaleza in may is wet (with 10.2in of rainfall over 16 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 15.2in of precipitation over 20 days.
The climate quite enjoyable in that locality may. Temperatures are up to 86°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Fortaleza is 83°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Fortaleza in the month of may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 74°F in 2018. You can plan to have about 19 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 61 of time.
On this month of may, day length in Fortaleza is generally 11:57. Sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset is at 17:29.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in this locality in Brazil.
Fortaleza: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Fortaleza. more information
May: another location in Brazil?
If you want to go to Brazil in may, there are destinations with better weather than Fortaleza:
In may, Cuiabá, Guarapari, Goiânia (Goiás), Barreiras, Campos dos Goytacazes and Goiânia have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Florianopolis (Santa Catarina Island), Porto Alegre and Recife have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Fortaleza in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 74°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (51%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.28km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:32 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:29 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:57 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Fortaleza in may 2024:
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 81°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
79°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 81°F
77°F to 83°F
Map: other cities in Brazil in may
Cities near Fortaleza:
| Canoa Quebrada in may | good weather |
| Jijoca de Jericoacoara in may | tolerable weather |
| Parnaiba in may | tolerable weather |
| Natal in may | good weather |
| Teresina in may | good weather |
| Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in may | bad weather |
| João Pessoa in may | good weather |
| Olinda in may | good weather |
| Recife in may | good weather |
| São Luis de Maranhão in may | very bad weather |
| Petrolina in may | good weather |
| Praia dos Carneiros in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Fortaleza in may:
Weather data for Fortaleza for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Fortaleza. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Fortaleza can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Fortaleza.