Fortaleza weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: July – December
What is the weather like in Fortaleza in October?
In October, Fortaleza is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Fortaleza.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 79 | 79 | 79 |
| Day | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Night | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| Sun | 10 h | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rain days | 1 | 2 | 3 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 11 min05:14 – 17:25
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Fortaleza
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Fortaleza in October: quick answers
Is Fortaleza hot in October?
Yes. In October, Fortaleza is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Fortaleza in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Fortaleza in October?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences