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Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Recife

With 277 days and 1136 mm of annual rain, Recife has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.

Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days

The wettest month is June, with 29 rainy days bringing 173 mm of rain. In contrast, November sees 14 rainy days with 38 mm of rain.

Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide

On average, Recife receives over 277 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:

In Cairo, Egypt, there are only about 16 precipitation days annually, making it one of the driest capitals in the world.

Singapore, Singapore, records about 175 precipitation days per year, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are an average of 113 precipitation days annually, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, sees around 70 precipitation days annually, mostly during the winter months.

Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has about 120 precipitation days annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Rain Facts From Around the Globe

Let’s explore more fascinating precipitation records:

  • Tutunendo, Colombia, gets about 340 days of rain every year, which arguably makes it the wettest place in the world.
  • On Réunion Island, a tropical cyclone generated 1825 mm in just 24 hours.
  • Singapore receives thunder on 167 days in the year and is considered one of the most thunderous cities in the world.
  • The smallest drops that fall are called drizzle drops, and they have a diameter of 0.5 mm.
  • Some heavy storms generate "diamond dust," which consists of very small ice crystals that float in the air.

For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Recife, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.


Current rainfall in Recife

Wednesday
26 Feb
Fair
Fair
30°C
0.2 mm
Thursday
27 Feb
Rain
Rain
27°C
7.5 mm
Friday
28 Feb
Rain showers
Rain showers
28°C
5.1 mm

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