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March · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 47/100

Fortaleza in March

Mixed · 47/100Beach 66/100
High / low28° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation300 mm27 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
3.72° S, 38.54° WElevation 18 mUTC−3 · Brasilia Standard Time
When to goFortaleza · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47March
Best timeSep–Nov
March: high / low28° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Fortaleza averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 300 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 45%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

March scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th 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 17:48 local time, giving 12 h 08 min of daylight. Days shorten by 6 minutes over the month.

Why 47/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%67%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%75%

Beach score this month: 66/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in March

Around Fortaleza this month

Caucaia
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Caucaia

Ceará · 12 km W
29°Mar high
27wet days
45score
Caucaia
Eusébio
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Eusébio

Ceará · 22 km SE
29°Mar high
27wet days
45score
Eusébio
Aquiraz
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Aquiraz

Ceará · 27 km SE
28°Mar high
27wet days
46score
Aquiraz
ivTop of the table

Brazil's best in March

Where to go in March
Rio Grande
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Rio Grande

Rio Grande do Sul
24°Mar high
12wet days
71score
Rio Grande
Pelotas
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Pelotas

Rio Grande do Sul
26°Mar high
11wet days
70score
Pelotas
Caxias do Sul
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Caxias do Sul

Rio Grande do Sul
24°Mar high
16wet days
65score
Caxias do Sul
Ponta Grossa
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Ponta Grossa

Paraná
25°Mar high
17wet days
63score
Ponta Grossa
·Questions

Fortaleza in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Fortaleza?

March scores 47/100 for Fortaleza, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 27 wet days.

How warm is Fortaleza in March?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 25°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Fortaleza in March?

Fortaleza receives about 300 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 27 days.

Can you swim in Fortaleza in March?

The sea averages 29°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.