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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
The best time to visit Fortaleza is from August to December. The most comfortable month is September, with highs of 31 °C (88 °F) and 14 mm of rain over 3 days. April is the rainiest month (385 mm over 21 days), and the summer peak is the high season, with higher prices and big crowds.
Source: INMET (updated 2026)
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Best window: August to December More rain / less comfortable Comfort index · INMET (updated 2026)
Fortaleza month by month
Temperature and rainfall averages from INMET (updated 2026). The verdict combines thermal comfort and rainfall. Tap a month to see the weather, crowds, prices and what is going on in detail.
| Month | High / Low | Rain | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 25° | 156 mm | 13 | Fair |
| February | 31° / 24° | 187 mm | 14 | Best avoided |
| March | 31° / 24° | 337 mm | 20 | Best avoided |
| April | 31° / 24° | 385 mm | 21 | Best avoided |
| May | 31° / 24° | 229 mm | 16 | Best avoided |
| June | 31° / 23° | 130 mm | 10 | Fair |
| July | 31° / 23° | 70 mm | 7 | Good |
| August | 31° / 23° | 20 mm | 3 | Excellent |
| September ★ | 31° / 24° | 14 mm | 3 | Excellent |
| October | 32° / 24° | 10 mm | 3 | Excellent |
| November | 32° / 25° | 10 mm | 3 | Good |
| December | 32° / 25° | 37 mm | 5 | Good |
Best month
September
Driest month
October
Avoid (more rain)
April
Tours and tickets
Things to do in Fortaleza
Where to stay
Hotels in Fortaleza
September is the best month and also falls in the high season in Fortaleza: the top-rated hotels fill up and rates rise close to the date. Book your room as soon as you have settled on your dates.
Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.
The weather in Fortaleza throughout the year
The August to December window brings together the most comfortable months in Fortaleza: less rain and pleasant temperatures. September is usually the best month, with highs of 31 °C (88 °F), lows of 24 °C (75 °F) and only about 3 days of rain in the month: good conditions for enjoying outdoor attractions with less risk of downpours.
Summer. In summer (December to February), Fortaleza has highs of around 31 °C (88 °F) and lows of 25 °C (77 °F), and it is the wetter season, with about 127 mm of rain spread over about 11 days a month. The days are hot and call for beach time and shade.
Fall. In fall (March to May), Fortaleza has highs of around 31 °C (88 °F) and lows of 24 °C (75 °F), and it is the wetter season, with about 317 mm of rain spread over about 19 days a month. The days are hot and call for beach time and shade.
Winter. In winter (June to August), Fortaleza has highs of around 31 °C (88 °F) and lows of 23 °C (73 °F), and it is the wetter season, with about 73 mm of rain spread over about 7 days a month. The days are hot and call for beach time and shade.
Spring. In spring (September to November), Fortaleza has highs of around 32 °C (90 °F) and lows of 24 °C (75 °F), and it is the driest time of year, with about 11 mm of rain a month. The days are hot and call for beach time and shade.
What to avoid
There are two periods to think twice about before booking. April is usually the rainiest month, so anyone who prioritizes sun should avoid it. The other is high season (New Year's Eve, Carnival and the July school break), when attractions fill up and prices rise; if you want peace and savings, choose weeks without public holidays. None of this rules out the trip, but it changes the experience and the cost quite a bit.