Climate - Fortaleza (Brazil)

Fortaleza's climate is tropical, with a rainy season from January to July, and a dry season from August to December. The rains are particularly frequent from March to May.
The city is located in northeastern Brazil, on the coast, and is the capital of the state of Ceará.
Moderate winds blow from the ocean, which reduce the sensation of heat, especially in the dry period, from August to December.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 27.0 °C (80.7 °F), that of the warmest month (December) is of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1610 millimeters (63.4 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 12 mm (0.5 in) in the driest month (November) to 355 mm (14 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 26.5 °C (26.5 °F) in August, September to 28.5 °C (28.5 °F) in March, April, May. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 2845 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Fortaleza - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F).

In February, the average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 325 mm (12.8 in), distributed over 22 days.
On average, there are 150 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 355 mm (14 in), distributed over 21 days.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).

In May, the average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 255 mm (10 in), distributed over 19 days.
On average, there are 210 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).

In June, the average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 270 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F).

In August, the average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (86.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 295 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F).

In September, the average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F).

In October, the average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 25.1 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 13 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 290 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F).

In November, the average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F).

In December, the average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.2 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).