Best Time to Visit Recife
Brazil · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Recife are September, October and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Recife sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in July (around 28°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2156mm — June is typically the wettest month (~391mm) and November the driest (~39mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from February to August — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
December is the sunniest month, with about 245 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 23°C | 107mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 31° / 23°C | 127mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 31° / 23°C | 197mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 30° / 23°C | 269mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 30° / 22°C | 317mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 29° / 22°C | 391mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 28° / 21°C | 315mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 28° / 21°C | 187mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 29° / 22°C | 93mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 30° / 22°C | 53mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 30° / 23°C | 39mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 31° / 23°C | 62mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Recife?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Recife are September, October and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Recife?
- February is typically the hottest month in Recife, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Recife?
- June is usually the wettest month, with around 391mm of precipitation.