Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Fortaleza
Brazil · South America
Hot days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
81°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days, fewer than in most months.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.4 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
96%August Heat feel
Warm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 82° and nights feel near 77°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
76%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
August's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
14 mphAugust Breezy
Sea temperature
81°FAugust sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Rain8%
Cloud26%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday85°F
Rain2%
Cloud25%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain1%
Cloud19%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Rain1%
Cloud19%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85 | 78 | 3.9 | 18 | 10.9 | 80 | 82 |
| Feb | 85 | 78 | 5.9 | 20 | 10.6 | 82 | 83 |
| Mar | 84 | 77 | 8.1 | 26 | 10.0 | 84 | 83 |
| Apr | 84 | 77 | 9.6 | 26 | 9.4 | 85 | 84 |
| May | 85 | 77 | 5.2 | 20 | 10.2 | 83 | 83 |
| Jun | 84 | 76 | 3.0 | 14 | 10.6 | 80 | 82 |
| Jul | 85 | 76 | 1.4 | 7 | 11.0 | 76 | 81 |
| Aug | 86 | 76 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.4 | 73 | 81 |
| Sep | 85 | 77 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.4 | 73 | 80 |
| Oct | 86 | 78 | 0.2 | 2 | 11.6 | 74 | 81 |
| Nov | 86 | 78 | 0.3 | 3 | 11.7 | 75 | 81 |
| Dec | 86 | 78 | 1.1 | 9 | 11.5 | 77 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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