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Fortaleza in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Fortaleza in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Fortaleza in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 8 rainy days in the month and around 77 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
77 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Fortaleza has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Fortaleza in January

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

The temperature in January is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +72°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +86°F.

Is Fortaleza warm or cold in January?

Fortaleza is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down 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.

January is one of the coolest months in Fortaleza, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Fortaleza in January

Fortaleza weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+73°F+72°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+90°F+90°F
Rainfall
25 mm77 mm126 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%76%78%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
422
Cloudy days
252114
Rainy days
2812
Snowy days
000

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December. 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 25 mm to 77 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in December to 2 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 January, going from 4 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Fortaleza based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 84%, leading to total precipitation of around 95 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in Fortaleza?

This is the weather in Fortaleza in January 2023:
1 January
☁️
+83°F
2 January
🌧️
+82°F
3 January
🌧️
+83°F
4 January
☁️
+85°F
5 January
🌧️
+84°F
6 January
🌧️
+86°F
7 January
☁️
+88°F
8 January
☁️
+86°F
9 January
☁️
+88°F
10 January
☁️
+88°F
11 January
☁️
+82°F
12 January
☁️
+88°F
13 January
☀️
+88°F
14 January
☀️
+88°F
15 January
🌧️
+84°F
16 January
🌧️
+81°F
17 January
☁️
+86°F
18 January
☁️
+88°F
19 January
🌧️
+85°F
20 January
🌧️
+88°F
21 January
☁️
+85°F
22 January
☁️
+86°F
23 January
☀️
+86°F
24 January
☁️
+86°F
25 January
☁️
+86°F
26 January
🌧️
+86°F
27 January
🌧️
+82°F
28 January
🌧️
+82°F
29 January
☁️
+84°F
30 January
☀️
+84°F
31 January
☀️
+86°F
In January 2023 Fortaleza had 5 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+86°F) and the highest in 2023 (+91°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 467 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Fortaleza in January:

Is January a good time to visit Fortaleza?

It’s always a good time to visit Fortaleza, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Fortaleza in January?

January 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 January?

Fortaleza is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Fortaleza in January?

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

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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.