Fortaleza Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Fortaleza experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in November to a very warm 30°C (86°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 26°C (79°F) in November to around 24°C (75°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Fortaleza has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1079 mm (42 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Fortaleza shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in April, the wettest month, with an average of 266 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 29 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall over 14 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Fortaleza Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Fortaleza serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in October with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in March, offering only 5.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C (79°F) in August to 28°C (82°F) in March.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Fortaleza.

The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 85%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year