Recife Sunshine Hours by Month
The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Recife, Acre, Brazil. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Monthly hours of sunshine
If you're visiting Recife, timing is key. In November, you can enjoy up to 266 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 159 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2554 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
For those who appreciate different seasons, Recife serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in November with an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.
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:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.
Related Climate Data for Recife
June, Recife’s wettest month, receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°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.
Recife Weather by Month
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Recife 3-Day Forecast
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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