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Recife in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Recife in September and see if it is worth visiting.
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September

Weather in Recife in September 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Warm water
Recife in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +27°C and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 25 rainy days with an average precipitation of 67 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Recife has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Recife in September

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

The temperature in September is +27°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +29°C during the day and a minimum of +23°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +28°C.

Is Recife warm or cold in September?

Recife is typically warm in September.

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

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

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Recife:

Water temperature in Recife in September

Water in Recife in September is Warm. It varies from +26°C to +27°C, with an average of +26°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +27°C.

The water temperature in September 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 September?

You can absolutely swim in Recife in September, the water is warm (+26°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 September

Recife weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+26°C+27°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+18°C+19°C+20°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+32°C+32°C
Rainfall
103 mm67 mm47 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+26°C+26°C+27°C
Humidity
78%75%73%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
011
Cloudy days
346
Rainy days
282525
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +26°C to +27°C during the day. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 103 mm to 67 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 0 to 1.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in October as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Recife in September 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 September, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Recife based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 70%, leading to total precipitation of around 48 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September 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 September in Recife?

This is the weather in Recife in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+28°C
2 September
🌧️
+27°C
3 September
☁️
+27°C
4 September
🌧️
+28°C
5 September
🌧️
+27°C
6 September
🌧️
+26°C
7 September
☁️
+25°C
8 September
🌧️
+27°C
9 September
🌧️
+26°C
10 September
🌧️
+26°C
11 September
☁️
+27°C
12 September
🌧️
+26°C
13 September
🌧️
+26°C
14 September
☁️
+28°C
15 September
☁️
+27°C
16 September
☁️
+27°C
17 September
🌧️
+27°C
18 September
🌧️
+27°C
19 September
🌧️
+26°C
20 September
☁️
+27°C
21 September
☁️
+27°C
22 September
☁️
+27°C
23 September
🌧️
+27°C
24 September
☁️
+28°C
25 September
☁️
+28°C
26 September
☁️
+28°C
27 September
☀️
+28°C
28 September
☁️
+29°C
29 September
☁️
+29°C
30 September
☁️
+28°C
In September 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 +29°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in September?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Recife in September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit Recife?

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

Can you sunbathe in Recife in September?

September 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 September?

Yes, you can swim in Recife in September, the water temperature averaging at +26°C. This temperature is considered warm and comfortable for most swimmers.

Is Recife rainy in September?

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

Is it sunny in Recife in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Recife in September, 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, 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.