Recife in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +29°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 26 rainy days with an average precipitation of 110 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
110 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Recife has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Recife in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Recife for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in March is +29°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +24°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +30°C.
Is Recife warm or cold in March?
Recife is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Recife:
Water temperature in Recife in March
Water in Recife in March is Very warm. It varies from +28°C to +30°C, with an average of +29°C.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +29°C.
The water temperature in March is one of the warmest 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 March?
You can definitely swim in Recife in March, the water is very warm (+29°C in average), and might even be unpleasant for ones who like it more fresh.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
Don't forget sunscreen and a hat, it's going to be hot!
Climate in Recife in March
Recife weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+29°C
+29°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+21°C
+21°C
+21°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+35°C
+33°C
Rainfall
77 mm
110 mm
134 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+28°C
+29°C
+29°C
Humidity
74%
76%
79%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
4
3
3
Rainy days
23
26
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 77 mm to 110 mm.Humidity rises from 74% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Recife in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Recife is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Recife based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 77%, leading to total precipitation of around 135 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 March in Recife?
This is the weather in Recife in March 2023:
1 March
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+30°C
2 March
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+29°C
3 March
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+30°C
4 March
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+30°C
5 March
☁️
+30°C
6 March
☁️
+30°C
7 March
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+30°C
8 March
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+29°C
9 March
☁️
+29°C
10 March
☁️
+29°C
11 March
🌧️
+29°C
12 March
☁️
+29°C
13 March
🌧️
+29°C
14 March
🌧️
+29°C
15 March
🌧️
+28°C
16 March
🌧️
+28°C
17 March
🌧️
+29°C
18 March
🌧️
+28°C
19 March
🌧️
+28°C
20 March
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+30°C
21 March
🌧️
+26°C
22 March
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+28°C
23 March
☁️
+29°C
24 March
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+29°C
25 March
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+29°C
26 March
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+28°C
27 March
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+29°C
28 March
☁️
+29°C
29 March
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+27°C
30 March
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+29°C
31 March
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+30°C
In March 2023 Recife had 0 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Recife climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Recife in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Recife?
It’s always a good time to visit Recife, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Recife in March?
March 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 March?
Yes, you can swim in Recife in March, the water is very warm, with temperature averaging at +29°C, but it's important to manage hydration and sun exposure.
Is Recife rainy in March?
Recife is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Recife in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Recife in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.