Climate Insights for Fortaleza

The climate in Fortaleza is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,165 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 254 mm of rainfall. Fortaleza sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Fortaleza is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 45.9 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 10 in of rainfall. Fortaleza sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Fortaleza has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Fortaleza has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.

Fortaleza is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,165 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 254 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 5 mm. That's 250 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Fortaleza is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 10 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.2 in. That's 9.8 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Fortaleza is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Fortaleza is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fortaleza based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fortaleza based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.