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Recife Climate by Month

The weather in Recife is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Recife remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in March. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 22°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Recife has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1118 mm of rainfall annually. Recife can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 169 mm of precipitation over 29 rainy days. In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 38 mm of rainfall, spread across 14 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Recife can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of November under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Recife ranges from 26°C in July to 28°C in March.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Recife in Brazil

The best time to visit is during the drier months: October, November and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Recife?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Recife?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Recife?
    June tops the wettest month list with 169 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Recife?
    November is the driest month with 38 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Recife?
    November is the sunniest month with an average of 266 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Recife

    Tue   Nov 26
    31°C | 25°C
    E 14 km/h
    0.3 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

    Wed   Nov 27
    31°C | 25°C
    E 18 km/h
    1 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Thu   Nov 28
    31°C | 24°C
    SE 18 km/h
    2.5 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain