BrazilThe weather in January in Fortaleza
It's hot in January in Fortaleza with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Fortaleza. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Fortaleza, Brazil. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2014, Fortaleza reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 197 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in January for Fortaleza
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Fortaleza. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Fortaleza | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 34°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 197 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 23 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Fortaleza with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 33°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Fortaleza is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Fortaleza, Brazil. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Fortaleza
Temperature in January in Fortaleza over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Fortaleza, Brazil. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Fortaleza
Total precipitation in January in Fortaleza over the years
Daily UV index in January in Fortaleza
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Fortaleza, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Fortaleza by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Fortaleza. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.