Climate in Fortaleza (Ceará, Brazil)

The best time of year to visit Fortaleza in Brazil

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 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) and the seawater temperature is very pleasant. There is an occasionally shower, but most days pass without any precipitation.



Other facts from our historical climate data:

Which months have the greatest rainfall in Fortaleza?
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in March and April.

Does Fortaleza have a dry season?
Yes, the months of August, September, October, November and December are very dry.

Which is the hottest month in Fortaleza?
November has an average maximum temperature of 33°C (92°F) and is the hottest month of the year.

Which is the coolest month in Fortaleza?
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 31°C (87°F).

Which is the wettest month in Fortaleza?
April tops the wettest month list with 229mm (9.0in) of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Fortaleza?
September is the driest month with 5mm (0.2in) of precipitation.

Which is the sunniest month in Fortaleza?
October is the sunniest month with an average of 296 hours of sunshine.

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