Climate · Americas
Fortaleza climate, year-round
Brazil · Tropical (semi-arid coastal) · Updated May 2026
Best months
Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
Best for: Northeast Brazil nomads who want the longest dry-season window in the country.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
27°C
75%
6mm
Feb
27°C
76%
9mm
Mar
27°C
76%
12mm
Apr
27°C
76%
12mm
May
27°C
76%
9mm
Jun
26°C
72%
5mm
Jul
26°C
68%
2mm
Aug
27°C
65%
0mm
Sep
27°C
65%
0mm
Oct
27°C
65%
0mm
Nov
27°C
68%
1mm
Dec
27°C
72%
3mm
Summer peak
27°C
January · 75% humidity
Winter low
26°C
June · 72% humidity
Climate type
Tropical (semi-arid coastal)
Humid summers, Moderate winters
Field notes
Tropical (semi-arid coastal) — the least seasonal-rainfall variability of any major Brazilian capital, because Northeast trade winds keep the climate in a long dry-and-windy stretch from June through January. Wet season (February–May) brings near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures stay remarkably stable across the year (26–28°C). Sea-water temperatures stay swimmable year-round.
Visa for nomads
High nomad-friendlyPathway
Digital nomad visa
Program
Brazilian Digital Nomad Visa
Typical max stay
12 months
Same Brazilian DNV. Northeast Brazil capital with the longest dry-season window in the country.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Fortaleza: ~$1,490/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
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Useful while you’re in Fortaleza
- Travel insuranceLong-term, nomad-friendly cover that travels with you to Fortaleza
- Multi-currency bankingAvoid the 4% conversion fees foreign cards rack up in Brazil
- eSIM data planDay-one connectivity in Brazil without local-SIM friction
- Coworking & colivingDay passes, monthly memberships, and verified workspaces in Fortaleza
- Flight dealsCheapest routes in and out of Fortaleza
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Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.