Climate of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Point-value climate at Fortaleza (Ceará, Brazil). Population approximately 3,602,319.
Located in Ceará, Brazil, Fortaleza has a tropical climate. Population approximately 3,602,319. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July to 27.2°C / 81°F in December, with rainfall varying from 14 mm / 0.6 in (October) to 343 mm / 13.5 in (April) — about 1592 mm / 62.7 in across the year. Fortaleza is the capital of Ceará. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Fortaleza's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: August, September, October, November.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C80.6°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.8°C80.2°F | 211 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.5°C79.7°F | 335 mm13.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.4°C79.5°F | 343 mm13.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.2°C79.2°F | 230 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.9°C78.6°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.7°C78.3°F | 80 mm3.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 26°C78.8°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 26.5°C79.7°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 26.8°C80.2°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.1°C80.8°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 27.2°C81°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Fortaleza?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are August, September, October, November. Fortaleza's warmest month is December at an average of 27.2°C / 81°F, and its driest month is October with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Fortaleza?
Fortaleza, in Ceará, Brazil, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July to 27.2°C / 81°F in December. Annual rainfall is approximately 1592 mm / 62.7 in, with the wettest month being April (343 mm / 13.5 in) and the driest October (14 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Fortaleza in December?
The average temperature in Fortaleza in December is 27.2°C / 81°F, with rainfall of about 51 mm / 2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Fortaleza?
The driest month in Fortaleza is October, with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.8°C / 80.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Fortaleza?
The wettest month in Fortaleza is April, with approximately 343 mm / 13.5 in of average monthly rainfall.