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When is the best time to visit Recife?
In general the best time to visit Recife is probably December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, November, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is April, November, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in December and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Recife in different months
This is the average weather in Recife for each month based on historic data:
January, February, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during January.
In March, April, May, June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 190 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 177 mm in June.
Climate in Recife
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Recife for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +33°C | +34°C | +35°C | +33°C | +33°C | +32°C | +31°C | +30°C | +32°C | +32°C | +33°C | +34°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +28°C | +27°C | +26°C | +26°C | +27°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +21°C | +21°C | +21°C | +21°C | +19°C | +18°C | +18°C | +19°C | +20°C | +21°C | +20°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +29°C | +30°C | +30°C | +29°C | +28°C | +28°C | +27°C | +27°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 74 | 76 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 78 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 73 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 69 | 77 | 110 | 134 | 159 | 177 | 166 | 103 | 67 | 47 | 42 | 48 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Recife during the whole year:
The hottest month in Recife is December with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +23°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Recife during the whole year:
Recife achieves its warmest water temperature in April, where the average sea temperature goes up to +29°C. Coldest water temperature is in August with +26°C in average.
When can you swim in Recife?
You can swim in Recife from January to December:
- In January - May the water is very warm (28°C);
- In June - December the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Recife looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Recife is July with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is November with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Recife during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 1 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 77 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 28 rainy days and 177 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Recife:
What is the hottest month in Recife?
The hottest month in Recife is December with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in Recife?
The coldest month in Recife is July with minimum temperatures of +23°C.
Is Recife worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Recife in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is December with +29°C and 1 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Recife?
if you're looking to visit Recife when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being November with only 42 mm of rain.
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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.