When to go · Fortaleza
Fortaleza in July
Good month. Outside the best window (Aug–Dec). Across Brazil: School holidays: Iguaçu and the Pantanal busy; Lençóis lagoons full; Rio dry and clear.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Brazil overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Brazil overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Aug–Dec). Across Brazil: School holidays: Iguaçu and the Pantanal busy; Lençóis lagoons full; Rio dry and clear.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- FortalezaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 8 days
- North coast and dunes, Brazil · Fortaleza, Jericoacoara, Lençóis Maranhensesbest weather
Rain February–May fills the Lençóis lagoons, best to swim June–September; kitesurf wind July–January.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Brazil overall
- High
- Prices · Brazil overall
- Medium
Brazil overall: School holidays: Iguaçu and the Pantanal busy; Lençóis lagoons full; Rio dry and clear.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Fortaleza, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Good
Aug: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jul: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Jul: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Jul: 8
Aug: 4 (better)
Crowds
Jul: High
Aug: Medium
Prices
Jul: Medium
Aug: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 0
Aug: 0
July: Outside the best window (Aug–Dec). Across Brazil: School holidays: Iguaçu and the Pantanal busy; Lençóis lagoons full; Rio dry and clear.
August: Inside Fortaleza's best window: Aug–Dec.
Fortaleza: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen