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Fortaleza in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Fortaleza in December and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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December

Weather in Fortaleza in December 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Fortaleza in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +84°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 2 rainy days and 25 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the hottest month of the year in Fortaleza;

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
25 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
25 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Fortaleza has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Fortaleza in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Fortaleza for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +88°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +77°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +86°F.

Is Fortaleza warm or cold in December?

Fortaleza is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +79°F to +79°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is the hottest month in Fortaleza, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Fortaleza in December

Fortaleza weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+75°F+73°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+91°F+90°F
Rainfall
5 mm25 mm77 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
71%72%76%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
542
Cloudy days
252521
Rainy days
028
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 5 mm to 25 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 72%. Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in November to 4 in December.

Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Fortaleza in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Fortaleza is gradually increasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Fortaleza based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 19%, leading to total precipitation of around 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Fortaleza wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 196 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Fortaleza?

This is the weather in Fortaleza in December 2023:
1 December
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+86°F
2 December
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+88°F
3 December
☁️
+90°F
4 December
☀️
+88°F
5 December
☁️
+88°F
6 December
☁️
+90°F
7 December
☁️
+90°F
8 December
☁️
+90°F
9 December
☁️
+90°F
10 December
☁️
+88°F
11 December
☁️
+88°F
12 December
☁️
+88°F
13 December
☀️
+88°F
14 December
☁️
+88°F
15 December
☀️
+88°F
16 December
☁️
+90°F
17 December
☀️
+88°F
18 December
☁️
+88°F
19 December
☀️
+88°F
20 December
☀️
+90°F
21 December
☁️
+88°F
22 December
☁️
+88°F
23 December
🌧️
+86°F
24 December
🌧️
+84°F
25 December
☁️
+86°F
26 December
☁️
+88°F
27 December
☀️
+90°F
28 December
☁️
+90°F
29 December
☀️
+86°F
30 December
☁️
+88°F
31 December
☀️
+86°F
In December 2023 Fortaleza had 9 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 31 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Fortaleza climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Fortaleza in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+87°F) and the highest in 2022 (+95°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 121 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Fortaleza in December:

Is December a good time to visit Fortaleza?

December is a really good time to go to Fortaleza. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Fortaleza.

Can you sunbathe in Fortaleza in December?

December is warm in Fortaleza. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Fortaleza rainy in December?

Fortaleza is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Fortaleza in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Fortaleza in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Brazil

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Monthly weather in Fortaleza

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Fortaleza, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.