What’s the climate like in Fortaleza?
The current climate in Fortaleza features temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Fortaleza in recent years was 41°C in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 13°C in July 2021.
On average, Fortaleza receives 1690 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Fortaleza?
The best time to visit Fortaleza for sunny weather is June through September, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Fortaleza. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Fortaleza
The climate table of Fortaleza shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 35 | 34 | 37 | 35 | 35 |
Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 197 | 328 | 360 | 313 | 194 | 61 | 22 | 9,0 | 7,4 | 16 | 106 | 76 |
UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 34°C
- Highest temperature: 37°C in October
- Lowest temperature: 28°C in July
- Precipitation: 1690 mm per year, averaging 141 mm per month
- Driest months: 7,4 mm in September, 9,0 mm in August and 16 mm in October
- Wettest months: 360 mm in March, 328 mm in February and 313 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Fortaleza
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Fortaleza, Brazil. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Fortaleza
This graph shows how much rainfall Fortaleza, Brazil, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Fortaleza
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Fortaleza, Brazil. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Fortaleza
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Fortaleza, Brazil. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Fortaleza
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Fortaleza, Brazil, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Fortaleza by Month
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