Best Time to Visit Fortaleza
Brazil · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Fortaleza are August, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Fortaleza sees its warmest weather in November, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in June (around 31°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1584mm — April is typically the wettest month (~385mm) and October the driest (~10mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from January to June — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
October is the sunniest month, with about 294 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 25°C | 156mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 31° / 24°C | 187mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 31° / 24°C | 337mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 31° / 24°C | 385mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 31° / 24°C | 229mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 31° / 23°C | 130mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 31° / 23°C | 70mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 31° / 23°C | 20mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 31° / 24°C | 14mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 32° / 24°C | 10mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 32° / 25°C | 10mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 32° / 25°C | 37mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Fortaleza?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Fortaleza are August, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Fortaleza?
- November is typically the hottest month in Fortaleza, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Fortaleza?
- April is usually the wettest month, with around 385mm of precipitation.