Ceará weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ceará, Brazil. Like most weather services, we show Ceará at one spot: Fortaleza, its largest city. At 8:00 PM local time it was clear and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–DecOff season Mar–Apr
About Fortaleza weather
Is it raining in Fortaleza right now?
No. It’s clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Fortaleza this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–32° and lows of 26–27°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Fortaleza lately?
In the past 7 days, Fortaleza had 2 rainy days and 3.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Fortaleza?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Ceará weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ceará?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ceará is Jul–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in June to 30°C (86°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Ceará?
April is the wettest month, with about 249 mm (9.8 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Ceará?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).
Does Ceará have a rainy season?
Yes. Feb–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Dec is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Ceará weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Fortaleza), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Ceará
Weather can differ a lot within Ceará: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | Jul–Dec | Feb–Apr | 28–30°C | 1,082 mm |
| Caucaia | Jul–Dec | Feb–Apr | 28–30°C | 1,082 mm |
| Juazeiro do Norte | Jun–Aug | Feb–Mar | 29–37°C | 903 mm |
| Maracanaú | Jun–Dec | Feb–Apr | 29–33°C | 1,088 mm |
| Sobral | Jun–Sep | Feb–Apr | 29–37°C | 956 mm |
| Crato | Jun–Aug | Feb–Mar | 29–37°C | 903 mm |
| Itapipoca | Jun–Dec | Feb–Apr | 29–33°C | 951 mm |
| Maranguape | Jun–Dec | Feb–Apr | 29–33°C | 1,088 mm |
| Iguatu | May–Aug | Mar | 30–38°C | 755 mm |
| Quixadá | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr | 30–37°C | 779 mm |
| Quixeramobim | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr | 30–37°C | 729 mm |
| Pacatuba | Jun–Dec | Feb–Apr | 29–33°C | 1,088 mm |
Cities and towns in Ceará
- Fortaleza
- Caucaia
- Juazeiro do Norte
- Maracanaú
- Sobral
- Crato
- Itapipoca
- Maranguape
- Iguatu
- Quixadá
- Quixeramobim
- Pacatuba
- Russas
- Canindé
- Tianguá
- Crateús
- Eusébio
- Pacajus
- Cascavel
- Horizonte
- Icó
- Aquiraz
- Camocim
- Acaraú
- Morada Nova
- Viçosa do Ceará
- Barbalha
- Limoeiro do Norte
- Tauá
- Trairi
- Granja
- Boa Viagem
- Acopiara
- Beberibe
- Itapagé
- Brejo Santo
- São Gonçalo do Amarante
- São Benedito
- Mauriti
- Aracati
- Amontada
- Santa Quitéria
- Pedra Branca
- Itarema
- Guaraciaba do Norte
- Ipu
- Várzea Alegre
- Paracuru
- Itaitinga
- Pentecoste
- Mombaça
- Massapê
- Missão Velha
- Ipueiras
- Baturité
- Ubajara
- Jaguaribe
- Bela Cruz
- Santana do Acaraú
- Nova Russas
- Paraipaba
- Jaguaruana
- Lavras da Mangabeira
- Parambu
- Tabuleiro do Norte
- São João dos Inhamuns
- Novo Oriente
- Campos Sales
- Jardim
- Redenção
- Caririaçu
- Guaiúba
- Tamboril
- Milagres
- Marco
- Aracoiaba
- Senador Pompeu
- Jucás
- Ocara
- Irauçuba
- Forquilha
- Independência
- Ibiapina
- Aurora
- Assaré
- Pindoretama
- Coreaú
- Barro
- Morrinhos
- Barreira
- Cedro
- Quixeré
- Várzea Alegre
- Icapuí
- Orós
- Catarina
- Itapiúna
- Itatira
- Chorozinho
- Quiterianópolis
- Uruburetama
- Jijoca de Jericoacoara
- Hidrolândia
- Umirim
- Madalena
- Araripe
- Cariús
- Reriutaba
- Solonópole
- Farias Brito
- Jaguaretama
- Croatá
- Varjota
- Capistrano
- Santana do Cariri
- Cariré
- Carnaubal
- Banabuiú
- Tejuçuoca
- Monsenhor Tabosa
- Piquet Carneiro
- Porteiras
- Salitre
- Fortim
- Caridade
- Quixelô
- Turaru
- Nova Olinda
- Pereiro
- Meruoca