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When is the best time to visit Fortaleza?
In general the best time to visit Fortaleza is probably July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are October, November, December, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is October, November, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +84°F in December and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is March, April, May with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Fortaleza in different months
This is the average weather in Fortaleza for each month based on historic data:
In July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 13 sunny days in August and the temperature ranges from +77°F to +84°F.
June, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during June.
In January, February, March, April, May the weather is average. Expect around 122 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 197 mm in April.
Climate in Fortaleza
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Fortaleza for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +90°F | +90°F | +91°F | +91°F | +90°F | +90°F | +91°F | +91°F | +93°F | +95°F | +91°F | +91°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +84°F | +84°F | +82°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F | +84°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +72°F | +73°F | +70°F | +73°F | +73°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +73°F | +75°F | +75°F | +73°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +84°F | +85°F | +85°F | +86°F | +85°F | +83°F | +83°F | +82°F | +81°F | +82°F | +82°F | +83°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 78 | 81 | 82 | 79 | 77 | 74 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 73 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 76 | 119 | 178 | 197 | 101 | 41 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 25 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 18 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Fortaleza during the whole year:
The hottest month in Fortaleza is December with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is March with the lowest temperatures of +77°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Fortaleza during the whole year:
Fortaleza achieves its warmest water temperature in April, where the average sea temperature goes up to +84°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in September with +80°F in average.
When can you swim in Fortaleza?
You can swim in Fortaleza from January to December:
- In January - May the water is very warm (82°F);
- In June - December the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Fortaleza looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Fortaleza is April with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Fortaleza during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 4 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 24 rainy days and 197 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Fortaleza:
What is the hottest month in Fortaleza?
The hottest month in Fortaleza is December with average maximum temperature of +84°F.
What is the coldest month in Fortaleza?
The coldest month in Fortaleza is March with minimum temperatures of +77°F.
Is Fortaleza worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Fortaleza could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Fortaleza?
if you're looking to visit Fortaleza when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, March, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being September with only 2 mm of rain.
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, 2023.
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.