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Morro Branco, Fontes & Canoa Quebrada Beaches Tour
Discover Ceará's most beautiful beaches all in the same day. Enjoy the spectacular shores of Morro Branco, Praia das Fontes & Canoa Quebrada.
9 h
from US$ 20
Short answer
In January, Fortaleza averages highs of 31 °C (88 °F) and lows of 25 °C (77 °F), with about 156 mm of rain spread over roughly 13 days. January is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be high this month.
Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
Temperature
31 / 25 °C
high / low
Rain
156 mm
13 days
Daylight
12h18
sunset at 17:52
Crowds
High
1 public holiday
What to expect in Fortaleza in January
Editor's tip
January finds Fortaleza in the middle of summer. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Highs reach 31 °C (88 °F): the heat calls for early starts, sunscreen, and spending the middle of the day in the shade or in the water. It is one of the busiest times of the year: the destination fills up, rates go up and the best hotels sell out early. Book ahead or choose weekdays. It rains fairly often, so keep an indoor plan handy for gray days. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting New Year's Eve in Fortaleza into your itinerary: it is what livens up the destination at that time of year.
Myllena Vieira · Editor at VisiteCrowds
Crowd level: high
January is high season: the destination fills up, the most popular attractions have lines, and it pays to book ahead.
Prices
Rates: high · ~R$ 369
High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead. The average nightly rate for lodging in Fortaleza is around R$ 369 (Brazilian reais), depending on the date.
Tours and tickets
Things to do in Fortaleza in January
Where to stay
Hotels in Fortaleza
January is high season in Fortaleza: the best hotels fill up and rates rise as the date approaches. It is best to lock in your room as soon as the trip is decided.
Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.
What happens in January
New Year's Eve in Fortaleza
New Year's Eve with concerts and fireworks on the Beira-Mar waterfront and at the Aterro da Praia de Iracema.
Public holidays in January: New Year's Day (01/01). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.
What to pack in January
Light clothing and a cap · highs of 31 °C (88 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 13 days of rain in the month Sunscreen and sunglasses · strong sun on the tours Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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