Fortaleza is gifted with year-long tropical, beach climate. In the summer from November to April, there are hot and humid days. In the winter, the weather is pleasant and calm; it never gets very cold. Throughout the year, the temperatures remain from between 75 and 90 degrees. One should note that Fortaleza can receive some rain during the summer months which lasts from November . During this time it is recommended to bring water-proof clothes and protection just in case. Since the beach culture is very prominent in Fortaleza, tourists should be careful to wear sunscreen and a hat since the sun can be very strong, particularly during the summer .

Since the weather is ideal pretty much all year long, weather never prevents one from traveling to Fortaleza. However, one may want to keep in mind that this bustling beach town can become rather packed in the summer months when many of the Brazilians from other larger cities flee to the beach. Fortaleza is a popular summer destination zone and during this time, the prices for hotels can be more expensive and in general, the beaches and roads are more crowded. Of course, this also means that the parties are wilder.