🇨🇴 Bogotá vs Fortaleza 🇧🇷

Bogotá, Colombia vs Fortaleza, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Fortaleza is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Fortaleza is drier, with roughly 35 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Bogotá🇧🇷 Fortaleza
Avg annual high20°C30°C
Hottest monthJanuary (20°C)October (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)July (24°C low)
Rainy days / year208173
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberAugust, September, October

🇨🇴 Bogotá

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇧🇷 Fortaleza

Best around August, September, October. Hottest in October (30°C), coldest lows in July (24°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Bogotá or Fortaleza warmer?

Fortaleza is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bogotá or Fortaleza?

Bogotá is rainier — Fortaleza sees about 35 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bogotá vs Fortaleza?

Bogotá is best around January, February, December; Fortaleza is best around August, September, October.

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