Pernambuco Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Pernambuco, Brazil in August.

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Porto De Galinhas Recife Fernando de Noronha Tamandaré

Planning a trip to Pernambuco, Brazil this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Pernambuco in August

Pernambuco, Brazil is a region in Brazil. August in Pernambuco generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Garanhuns at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Petrolina at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Petrolina and 17°C (63°F) in Garanhuns.

For a closer look at conditions across Pernambuco, Brazil, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Petrolina with an average of 3.9 mm (0.2 in) to high rainfall in Santo Inácio with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Porto De Galinhas sees around 209 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Pernambuco in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Pernambuco.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Pernambuco

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Pernambuco, Brazil?

Temperature range in Pernambuco (August)

Precipitation variation in Pernambuco (August)

Porto De Galinhas

In August Porto De Galinhas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
209 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
29 days
26 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Porto De Galinhas →

Recife

In August Recife generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
209 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
30 days
26 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Recife →

Fernando de Noronha

In August Fernando de Noronha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
261 hours
266 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Fernando de Noronha →

Tamandaré

In August Tamandaré generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
29 days
25 days
23 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tamandaré →

Gravatá

In August Gravatá generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
209 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
28 days
24 days
22 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gravatá →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Pernambuco in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Porto De Galinhas 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Recife 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Fernando de Noronha 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Tamandaré 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Gravatá 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Olinda 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Pernambuco weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pernambuco, Brazil in August?

Expect pleasant weather across Pernambuco, Brazil in August. The popular destination of Porto De Galinhas averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Pernambuco, Brazil in August?

Daytime temperatures in Porto De Galinhas peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in August, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does Pernambuco, Brazil get a lot of rain in August?

Pernambuco, Brazil sees substantial rainfall in August. Porto De Galinhas typically averages about 103 mm (4.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Pernambuco, Brazil?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Pernambuco, Brazil with overall pleasant weather in Porto De Galinhas.

On average, the best time to visit Pernambuco, Brazil is in September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Porto De Galinhas. On the other hand, the weather in March and April tend to be unpleasant.

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