Recife Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Recife’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Brazil.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Year-round, Recife experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in March. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a warm 28°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 22°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Recife by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
March, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 96 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 27 days. For more information, please visit our Recife Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Brazil Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Brazil. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Recife Temperatures Compared World Wide
Recife’s average annual maximum temperature is 30°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In contrast, in ReykjavÃk, Iceland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 9°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
In Brisbane, Australia, the average annual temperature is 26°C, making it warmer than Sydney.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Recife’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Recife climate page.
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