, 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, at almost 4 degrees south latitude, 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 best period to visit Fortaleza goes from August to December, since it is the dry season.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28 °C, with a minimum of
25,2 °C and a maximum of
30,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15,3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27,8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27,9 °C, with a minimum of
25 °C and a maximum of
30,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
205 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13,8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28,2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27,7 °C, with a minimum of
24,7 °C and a maximum of
30,7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
325 mm, distributed over 22 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11,6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28,5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27,5 °C, with a minimum of
24,4 °C and a maximum of
30,6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
355 mm, distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11,2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28,7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27,7 °C, with a minimum of
24,6 °C and a maximum of
30,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
255 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28,5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27,3 °C, with a minimum of
24,1 °C and a maximum of
30,4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14,6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27,9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
23,8 °C and a maximum of
30,3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31,5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16,6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27,2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27,2 °C, with a minimum of
23,9 °C and a maximum of
30,5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19,5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
27,6 °C, with a minimum of
24,5 °C and a maximum of
30,6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
21,2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
27,9 °C, with a minimum of
25,1 °C and a maximum of
30,8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
13 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
20,9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26,8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28,1 °C, with a minimum of
25,4 °C and a maximum of
30,9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
11,8 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19,9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27,2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28,4 °C, with a minimum of
25,7 °C and a maximum of
31,1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23,5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8,5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18,4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27,5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.