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

In October, Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 5 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 138 mm.

Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in October

Fortaleza is the better pick in October — 91 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is hot, dry, while Rio de Janeiro is hot, rainy, muggy air.

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

	Fortaleza	Rio de Janeiro
Comfort score	91/100 (S)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	33°C	32°C
Avg high / low	31° / 26°	29° / 21°
Rainfall	5 mm	138 mm
Rainy days	2	17
Humidity	71%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	53	66

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

Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in October — FAQ

Is October better in Fortaleza or Rio de Janeiro?: Fortaleza is the better pick in October — 91 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Fortaleza is hot, dry, while Rio de Janeiro is hot, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Fortaleza vs Rio de Janeiro in October?: In October, Fortaleza averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 5 mm of rain; Rio de Janeiro averages 29°C high / 21°C low with about 138 mm.