Weather radar Fortaleza
Real-time precipitation radar · Ceará · Brazil
Fortaleza climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Fortaleza shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29.7° | 29.4° | 29° | 29.3° | 29.4° | 29.3° | 29.6° | 30° | 30° | 29.9° | 30° | 30° |
| Avg low (°C) | 25.7° | 25.6° | 25.2° | 25.3° | 25.3° | 24.8° | 24.5° | 24.5° | 25° | 25.5° | 25.9° | 26.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 94 | 232 | 259 | 208 | 141 | 75 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 34 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Sunshine hours | 335 | 285 | 284 | 293 | 304 | 315 | 329 | 342 | 332 | 349 | 338 | 337 |
| Humidity | 79% | 81% | 84% | 84% | 83% | 80% | 76% | 72% | 72% | 73% | 74% | 76% |
Best time to visit Fortaleza
The best time to visit Fortaleza is typically September. In this month the average high is 30°C, precipitation is 4 mm and sunshine duration is 332 hours. The annual average high is 29.6°C, total annual precipitation is 1102 mm (160 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3843 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Fortaleza
How up to date is the weather radar for Fortaleza?
The weather radar for Fortaleza is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Fortaleza?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Fortaleza: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Fortaleza?
The thunderstorm potential for Fortaleza is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Fortaleza.
What is the climate like in Fortaleza?
Fortaleza has an annual average high of 29.6°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 30°C), the coldest July (avg low 24.5°C). The wettest month is March with 259 mm, the driest September with 4 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1102 mm (160 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3843 hours.
Weather radar near Fortaleza
Natal · Recife · Salvador · Belém · Brasília · Belo Horizonte · Rio de Janeiro · São Paulo
All cities in South America →