Climate normals · 1970–2000
Recife Climate
Recife is a city in Brazil (30) with a population of about 1,653,461. Its average annual temperature is 25.5°C (78°F), with roughly 1632 mm of rain per year.
25.5°C
Avg Temp
1632
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Recife Climate
Recife has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F) and receives about 1632 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.5°C
Avg Temp
1632
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 77 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 109 mm |
| March | 26° / 80° | 188 mm |
| April | 26° / 79° | 238 mm |
| May | 25° / 78° | 225 mm |
| June | 25° / 76° | 232 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 237 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 135 mm |
| September | 25° / 76° | 77 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 39 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 31 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 44 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Recife
The most comfortable months to visit Recife are typically October, November and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 31°C high). The coldest is July (near 20°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Recife are typically October, November and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Recife, Brazil has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C and about 1632 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Recife average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.