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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 76/100

Fortaleza in August

Good · 76/100Beach 96/100
High / low29° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation18 mm2 wet days
Sea27°surface temperature
3.72° S, 38.54° WElevation 18 mUTC−3 · Brasilia Standard Time
When to goFortaleza · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76August
Best timeSep–Nov
August: high / low29° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Fortaleza averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 18 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 8%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 27°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 76/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Fortaleza. For the most comfortable weather, consider September, October and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 17:39 local time, giving 11 h 59 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 76/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%56%
Dry days · 33%84%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 96/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Fortaleza this month

Caucaia
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Caucaia

Ceará · 12 km W
30°Aug high
2wet days
72score
Caucaia
Eusébio
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Eusébio

Ceará · 22 km SE
30°Aug high
2wet days
73score
Eusébio
Aquiraz
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Aquiraz

Ceará · 27 km SE
30°Aug high
2wet days
76score
Aquiraz
ivTop of the table

Brazil's best in August

Where to go in August
Belo Horizonte
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Belo Horizonte

Minas Gerais
25°Aug high
3wet days
94score
Belo Horizonte
Franca
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2

Franca

São Paulo
25°Aug high
2wet days
94score
Franca
Contagem
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Contagem

Minas Gerais
24°Aug high
3wet days
94score
Contagem
Itaúna
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Itaúna

Minas Gerais
25°Aug high
2wet days
94score
Itaúna
·Questions

Fortaleza in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Fortaleza?

August scores 76/100 for Fortaleza, which we rate as good. Average highs are 29°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Fortaleza in August?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 24°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Fortaleza in August?

Fortaleza receives about 18 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Fortaleza in August?

The sea averages 27°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.