Recife weather in August (Pernambuco, Brazil)

What can you expect from the weather in Recife during August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Recife, August is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Recife in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 26 days.

The city usually sees around 209 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April and May tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Recife climate page with graphs.

 

Recife, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 86%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 26 days  
HumidityHumidity 85%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 209 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in August

Find out more about the weather in Brazil in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Recife in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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