Yearly weather and climate in Fortaleza, Brazil

The yearly weather in Fortaleza runs from around 24°C in June to 31°C in November. September is the driest month at 2 rainy days; March the wettest at 29. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

The best weather is typically in Aug, Sep, Oct, with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.

Sunshine

Expect up to 11.6 hours of clear skies in Nov, but only 9.5 hours in Mar. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Mar (313mm over 29 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 5°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Fortaleza, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 3085°2577°20Jan
  2. 3085°2576°23Feb
  3. 2984°2475°29Mar
  4. 2985°2475°26Apr
  5. 3085°2475°21May
  6. 2985°2474°15Jun
  7. 3086°2474°10Jul
  8. 3187°2475°3Aug
  9. 3187°2577°2Sep
  10. 3187°2578°5Oct
  11. 3187°2678°8Nov
  12. 3187°2678°12Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Sep is typically driest at 2 days (7mm); Mar the wettest at 29 days (313mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Fortaleza
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan30°C25°C20122mm
Feb30°C25°C23217mm
Mar29°C24°C29313mm
Apr29°C24°C26223mm
May30°C24°C21173mm
Jun29°C24°C1584mm
Jul30°C24°C1040mm
Aug31°C24°C315mm
Sep31°C25°C27mm
Oct31°C25°C513mm
Nov31°C26°C820mm
Dec31°C26°C1238mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Going to Fortaleza?

Pack smarter.

Averages get you close, but the week you travel is what matters. Get the live forecast, a smart packing list, and discover the best local spots and activities in Fortaleza with Packola.

Get the app