Recife Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Recife, Acre, Brazil, enjoys a steady climate throughout the year, with daytime temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F). March is the warmest month at 31°C (88°F), while August is the coolest at 28°C (82°F).
With around 1136 mm (45 in) of annual rainfall, Recife has a notably wet climate. The wettest month is June. The sunniest month is November, with 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Monthly Temperature in Recife
The temperature in Recife remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in March. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C (82°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in March to 22°C (72°F) in August.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Recife
Recife has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1136 mm (45 in) of rainfall annually. Recife can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 173 mm (6.8 in) of precipitation over 29 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (November), you will experience much drier conditions, with 38 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation spread across 14 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Recife Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Recife
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Recife
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C (79°F) in July to 28°C (82°F) in March.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Recife by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Recife.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 85%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Recife
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in February, March, April, May, November and December to 4 m/s (8 knots) in July. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Recife 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Recife
Recife has warm weather with temperatures ranging from 28°C (82°F) to 31°C (88°F) throughout the year. The best time to visit is during October, November and December, when rainfall is at its lowest, making it a great time for sightseeing and exploring all the place has to offer.For a more comfortable experience, start your day early when the weather is cooler, or take advantage of the gentle breezes in the late afternoon.
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