What is the weather like in Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in August?

In August, Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 6 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 27°C high / 18°C low with about 60 mm.

Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in August

Fortaleza is the better pick in August — 92 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is hot, dry, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is warm, a little rain, muggy air.

Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro — August climate, side by side

	Fortaleza	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	31°C	28°C
Avg high / low	31° / 24°	27° / 18°
Rainfall	6 mm	60 mm
Rainy days	2	9
Humidity	69%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	46	68

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in August — FAQ

Is August better in Fortaleza or Rio de Janeiro?: Fortaleza is the better pick in August — 92 vs 83 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is hot, dry, clean air, while Rio de Janeiro is warm, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in August?: In August, Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 6 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 27°C high / 18°C low with about 60 mm.