Fortaleza weather in January
In January, Fortaleza has an average high of 29 °C85 °F and an average low of 26 °C78 °F, with about 128 mm5.0 in of precipitation. It is the 3rd warmest month of the year and ranks 5th for precipitation.
How January compares with other months
Compared with December, January is about the same temperature and wetter by 103 mm4.1 in. Compared with February, January is about the same temperature and drier by 28 mm1.1 in. Daylight lasts about 12.3 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 78% and the average cloud amount 67%.
Is January a good time to visit Fortaleza?
January is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 29 °C85 °F), it is fairly wet (128 mm5.0 in) and it is humid (78%). The most comfortable months in Fortaleza are July–December.
What to wear in January
For Fortaleza in January, pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
January in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | 2985 | 2678 | 1285.0 |
| Maracanaú | 3289 | 2374 | 1305.1 |
| Itapipoca | 3188 | 2475 | 1285.0 |
| Sobral | 3391 | 2373 | 1335.3 |
| Mossoró | 3392 | 2476 | 903.5 |
| Parnaíba | 3188 | 2475 | 1465.7 |
| Juazeiro do Norte | 3290 | 2271 | 1485.8 |
| São Gonçalo do Amarante | 3391 | 2374 | 853.4 |
| Natal | 2883 | 2679 | 853.4 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F warmer in January: Mossoró.
Other months in Fortaleza
- January29 °C85 °F / 26 °C78 °F
- February29 °C84 °F / 26 °C79 °F
- March29 °C84 °F / 26 °C79 °F
- April28 °C83 °F / 26 °C79 °F
- May29 °C84 °F / 26 °C78 °F
- June28 °C83 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- July29 °C83 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- August29 °C84 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- September30 °C85 °F / 25 °C76 °F
- October30 °C86 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- November30 °C86 °F / 26 °C78 °F
- December30 °C86 °F / 26 °C79 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Fortaleza in January?
In January the average high in Fortaleza is 29 °C (85 °F) and the average low is 26 °C (78 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Fortaleza in January?
On average about 128 mm (5.0 in) of precipitation falls in January; it ranks 5th of the 12 months.
Is January the warmest month in Fortaleza?
No. The warmest month in Fortaleza is November, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F). The coldest month is August, with an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
How long is the day in Fortaleza in January?
In the middle of January the day in Fortaleza lasts about 12.3 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Fortaleza in January?
The average relative humidity in January is about 78%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Fortaleza in January?
On average about 67% of the sky is covered by cloud in January. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.