When is the best time to go to Fortaleza

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Fortaleza, Brazil. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Fortaleza weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fortaleza are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Fortaleza January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 118mm 7.4hrs 13hrs

January is a damp, humid month in Fortaleza and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fortaleza for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Fortaleza and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Fortaleza February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 195mm 6.5hrs 12.9hrs

February in Fortaleza is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fortaleza for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Fortaleza and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 195mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Fortaleza March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 311mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Fortaleza is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fortaleza for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Fortaleza and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 311mm 12.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 30 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Fortaleza April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 330mm 5.4hrs 12.7hrs

Fortaleza's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fortaleza for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Fortaleza and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 330mm 13 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 29 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Fortaleza May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 219mm 7.1hrs 12.7hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Fortaleza and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fortaleza.

May is in the fall / autumn in Fortaleza and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 219mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 30 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Fortaleza June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 127mm 8.2hrs 13hrs

The weather in June in Fortaleza is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fortaleza.

June is in the winter in Fortaleza and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Fortaleza July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 71mm 8.9hrs 12.9hrs

July in Fortaleza is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Fortaleza, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Fortaleza and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Fortaleza weather in July »

August

Fortaleza August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 23mm 6.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Fortaleza is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fortaleza, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Fortaleza and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Fortaleza September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 19mm 9.8hrs 12.7hrs

Fortaleza's weather in September is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fortaleza, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Fortaleza and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Fortaleza October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 12mm 9.9hrs 12.7hrs

October is a dry, humid month in Fortaleza and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Fortaleza, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Fortaleza and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Fortaleza November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 13mm 9.8hrs 13hrs

Fortaleza's weather in November is typically hot, humid and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Fortaleza, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Fortaleza and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Fortaleza December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 37mm 8.7hrs 12.9hrs

December in Fortaleza is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fortaleza.

December is in the summer in Fortaleza and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Fortaleza with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Fortaleza weather stats

Fortaleza weather statistics
Hottest month: December 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: October 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: October 9.9hrs
Coldest month: July 29.3°C 84.7°F
Wettest month: April 330mm 13ins
Warmest sea: April 28.7°C 83.7°F
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