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Recife Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 22°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Recife has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1136 mm of rainfall annually. Recife can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 173 mm of precipitation over 29 rainy days.

In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 38 mm of rainfall, spread across 14 rainy 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 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Recife, Brazil (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Recife, Brazil (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Average water temperature

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

Water temperature over the year
Data from: Recife, Brazil (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Average humidity

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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Recife, Brazil (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Average wind speed

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s in February, March, April, May, November and December to 4 m/s in July.

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Data from: Recife, Brazil (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Forecast for Recife

Sat   Dec 21
31°C | 25°C
E 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sun   Dec 22
31°C | 25°C
E 5 m/s
2.7 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Dec 23
31°C | 26°C
SE 4 m/s
1.5 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Recife in Brazil

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 173 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.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     


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