Recife Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Recife varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, November, reaches an impressive 266 hours, while July, the darkest month, offers only 159 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2554 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city 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.

Recife vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Recife enjoys an average of 2554 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Recife

June, Recife’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Recife Precipitation page.