Average Monthly Sunshine in Recife

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Recife receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Recife varies. It peaks at 266 hours in November and drops to 159 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2554 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Recife, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.9 hours in November. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per day.

Recife’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

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

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.