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Average Monthly Sunshine in Fortaleza

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Fortaleza. Expect long, bright days with 296 hours in October and darker periods with just 151 hours in March. The total annual amount of sun is 2847 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of October under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in March, with only 5.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Fortaleza’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Fortaleza enjoys an average of 2847 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

April, Fortaleza’s wettest month, receives 14 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fortaleza Precipitation page.


Forecast: is it sunny in Fortaleza?

Thursday
22 May
Light rain showers
Light rain showers
28°C
1.1 mm
Friday
23 May
Fair
Fair
29°C
0.2 mm
Saturday
24 May
Fair
Fair
29°C
0.4 mm

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