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Recife in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Recife in July will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Recife, based on historical data.
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July

Weather in Recife in July 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Warm water
If you plan to visit Recife in July, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +26°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 29 rainy days in the month and around 166 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the coldest month of the year in Recife;
  • July is usually the wettest month of the year in Recife;

Average weather

☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+18°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
166 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Recife has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Recife in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Recife for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in July is +27°C with a maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +23°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +28°C.

Is Recife warm or cold in July?

Recife is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +24°C to +23°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is the coldest month in Recife, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Recife in July

Water in Recife in July is Warm. It varies from +26°C to +28°C, with an average of +27°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +26°C.

The water temperature in July is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Recife are reached in April, when the average sea temperature rises to +29°C. The coldest water temperatures are in August, with an average of +26°C.

Can you swim in Recife in July?

You can absolutely swim in Recife in July, the water is warm (+27°C in average), similar to heated pools. Suitable for most people, including children and the elderly.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Bring your swimming suit, sunscreen and your favorite inflatable pink flamingo.

Climate in Recife in July

Recife weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+27°C+26°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+19°C+18°C+18°C
Max. temperature
+32°C+31°C+30°C
Rainfall
177 mm166 mm103 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+27°C+27°C+26°C
Humidity
81%81%78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
123
Rainy days
282928
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as ok as in June. It’s getting colder in July. From +27°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +26°C. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 177 mm to 166 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Recife in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Recife is gradually increasing during July, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Recife based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 87% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 76 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
July is one of the rainiest months in Recife, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Recife wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 177 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 77% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Recife?

This is the weather in Recife in July 2023:
1 July
☁️
+26°C
2 July
🌫️
+25°C
3 July
🌧️
+26°C
4 July
☁️
+27°C
5 July
🌧️
+27°C
6 July
🌧️
+26°C
7 July
🌧️
+25°C
8 July
🌧️
+27°C
9 July
☁️
+27°C
10 July
☁️
+27°C
11 July
☁️
+27°C
12 July
☁️
+28°C
13 July
☁️
+28°C
14 July
☁️
+28°C
15 July
🌧️
+28°C
16 July
☁️
+26°C
17 July
🌧️
+26°C
18 July
🌧️
+27°C
19 July
🌧️
+27°C
20 July
☁️
+26°C
21 July
☁️
+27°C
22 July
🌧️
+26°C
23 July
☁️
+27°C
24 July
☁️
+26°C
25 July
☁️
+27°C
26 July
☁️
+27°C
27 July
🌧️
+27°C
28 July
🌧️
+27°C
29 July
☁️
+27°C
30 July
🌧️
+27°C
31 July
☀️
+28°C
In July 2023 Recife had 1 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Recife climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Recife in July has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+27°C) and the highest in 2020 (+30°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 701 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 1935 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Recife in July:

Is July a good time to visit Recife?

It’s always a good time to visit Recife, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Recife in July?

July is warm in Recife. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Can you swim in Recife in July?

Yes, you can swim in Recife in July, the water temperature averaging at +27°C. This temperature is considered warm and comfortable for most swimmers.

Is Recife rainy in July?

Recife is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Recife in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Recife in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Recife

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Recife, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.