Best Time to Visit
🇧🇷 Fortaleza, Brazil · South America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
29°
25°
Good
Feb
29°
25°
Good
Mar
29°
25°
Good
Apr
29°
24°
Good
May
29°
25°
Good
Jun
29°
24°
Good
Jul
29°
24°
Great
Aug
30°
24°
Great
Sep
30°
24°
Great
Oct
30°
25°
Great
Nov
30°
25°
Great
Dec
30°
25°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 25°C | 18 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| February | 29°C | 25°C | 20 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| March | 29°C | 25°C | 25 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 29°C | 24°C | 26 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 29°C | 25°C | 20 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
| June | 29°C | 24°C | 14 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Good | View |
| JulyRecommended | 29°C | 24°C | 8 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 30°C | 24°C | 3 | 11h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 30°C | 24°C | 2 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 30°C | 25°C | 2 | 12h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 30°C | 25°C | 3 | 12h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 10 | 12h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 30°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 24°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
The least favorable time to visit Fortaleza is January and February. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall, high humidity.
January
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
February
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
March
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Fortaleza during the best travel months (August, September, October), when temperatures range from 24°C to 30°C:
Fortaleza has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Aw). The warmest month is December with highs of 30°C, while the coldest month is July at just 29°C. Annual rainfall averages 1007mm across approximately 151 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Low °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Rain Days | 18 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 101 | 142 | 209 | 251 | 131 | 74 | 40 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 30 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
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