Fortaleza Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Fortaleza has a tropical climate, with high temperatures and a high humidity throughout the year. Because of the wind that blows from the ocean all year round, it is a lot more pleasant in Fortaleza than further inland. Most of the rain falls during the first six months of the year. During the late winter months it is very dry and rain showers become rare.
The best time to visit Fortaleza is from August to December. This is by far the driest and sunniest period. Especially October and November offer many beautiful warm days. The maximum temperature during the day is on average around 30°C and the seawater temperature is very pleasant. There is an occasionally shower, but most days pass without any precipitation.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Fortaleza experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in November to a very warm 30°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Fortaleza has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1079 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Fortaleza shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in April, with an average of 266 mm of precipitation over 29 rainy days. In contrast, September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8 mm of rainfall over 14 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Fortaleza Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Fortaleza serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in October with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in March, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in August to 28°C in March.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Fortaleza.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 85%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Fortaleza in Brazil
The best time to visit is during the drier months: July, August, September, October, November and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in February, March and April.
Yes, the months of August, September, October and November are very dry.
November has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 266 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 296 hours of sunshine.
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