Recife weather in May (Pernambuco, Brazil)

How is the weather in Recife in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Recife generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Recife in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. Typically around 29 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 187 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Recife. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April and May tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Recife, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 97%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 187 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in May

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 May?

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 28°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 May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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