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Fortaleza in January: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Fortaleza in January is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 30 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 17 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
61/100 · #8
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#8
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Fortaleza · JanuaryPhoto: Adrian Michael · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 30 °C
- Average low
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 30 | 26 | 5 | 22 | 7.6 | 74 | 5.6 | 28 | 80 |
| January (selected) | 30 | 26 | 17 | 114 | 7.1 | 78 | 4.7 | 28 | 61 |
| February | 29 | 26 | 21 | 153 | 6.8 | 80 | 4.4 | 28 | 58 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (61/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +19 | +0.6 °C | +0.2 °C | -12.1 | -92.3 mm | +0.5 h | -3.9 % | +0.9 m/s | -0.3 °C |
| February | -3 | -0.3 °C | ±0 °C | +3.4 | +38.5 mm | -0.3 h | +2.3 % | -0.4 m/s | +0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Fortaleza in January?
The average daily high is around 30 °C, with an average daily low of about 26 °C.
Can you swim in Fortaleza in January?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Fortaleza in January?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 114 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Fortaleza?
By the climate score, August, September, October and November are the strongest months for Fortaleza. For a beach trip: August, September, October and November. January is not among them.