Weather in Recife now
Weather in Recife now: 30°C, Mainly clear, Humidity 59%, Wind 15 km/h.
Recife sits at 8.0° south latitude, in the equatorial belt, 3 m above sea level, in the America/Recife time zone. Over the week ahead highs range from 29° to 30° and lows from 25° to 26°, averaging 28°.
Forecast rainfall totals 14 mm, and 3 of the seven days carry a chance above 50%. Today the sun rises at 04:56 and sets at 17:13: 12:17 of daylight.
| Conditions | high | low | rain | Wind | UV index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light drizzle | 30° | 25° | 16% | 16 km/h | 9 |
| Tomorrow | Light drizzle | 30° | 25° | 37% | 18 km/h | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Light drizzle | 30° | 25° | 27% | 16 km/h | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Light drizzle | 30° | 26° | 27% | 16 km/h | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Light drizzle | 29° | 26° | 74% | 20 km/h | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Light drizzle | 29° | 25° | 84% | 17 km/h | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Light drizzle | 30° | 25° | 54% | 16 km/h | 9 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo (ECMWF, GFS, ICON models and national weather services). Updated every 15 minutes.
Weather in Recife month by month
The table gathers the 2016-2025 climate normals for Recife: average highs and lows, total rainfall and number of rainy days for each month of the year.
Recife has an annual mean temperature of 26.1°. The warmest month is February, when highs sit around 29.4°; the coldest is July, with average lows of 22.6°. The 6.8° gap between those two ends of the calendar is the measure of how much the year swings here.
Rainfall totals about 1,383 mm a year, spread over roughly 275 rainy days. The wettest month is May, averaging 212.7 mm across 25 days; the driest is November, with 53.3 mm.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3° | 24.7° | 87.7 mm | 22 |
| February | 29.4° | 24.9° | 96.2 mm | 21 |
| March | 29.4° | 24.7° | 123 mm | 25 |
| April | 29° | 24.5° | 129.2 mm | 23 |
| May | 28.2° | 24° | 212.7 mm | 25 |
| June | 27.3° | 23.2° | 201.1 mm | 26 |
| July | 26.6° | 22.6° | 156.4 mm | 27 |
| August | 26.7° | 22.6° | 115.1 mm | 25 |
| September | 27.2° | 23° | 79.8 mm | 21 |
| October | 28.3° | 23.8° | 60 mm | 21 |
| November | 29.2° | 24.5° | 53.3 mm | 18 |
| December | 29.3° | 24.7° | 68.1 mm | 21 |
When to visit Recife
For travellers who plan around the weather, August/September tend to be the most comfortable stretch: average highs between 26.7° and 27.2° and rainfall below the yearly average.
What to expect each month
- In January, highs sit near 29.3° and lows near 24.7°, with about 87.7 mm of rain over 22 days.
- In February, highs sit near 29.4° and lows near 24.9°, with about 96.2 mm of rain over 21 days.
- In March, highs sit near 29.4° and lows near 24.7°, with about 123 mm of rain over 25 days.
- In April, highs sit near 29° and lows near 24.5°, with about 129.2 mm of rain over 23 days.
- In May, highs sit near 28.2° and lows near 24°, with about 212.7 mm of rain over 25 days.
- In June, highs sit near 27.3° and lows near 23.2°, with about 201.1 mm of rain over 26 days.
- In July, highs sit near 26.6° and lows near 22.6°, with about 156.4 mm of rain over 27 days.
- In August, highs sit near 26.7° and lows near 22.6°, with about 115.1 mm of rain over 25 days.
- In September, highs sit near 27.2° and lows near 23°, with about 79.8 mm of rain over 21 days.
- In October, highs sit near 28.3° and lows near 23.8°, with about 60 mm of rain over 21 days.
- In November, highs sit near 29.2° and lows near 24.5°, with about 53.3 mm of rain over 18 days.
- In December, highs sit near 29.3° and lows near 24.7°, with about 68.1 mm of rain over 21 days.
Recorded extremes
Across 2016-2025, the thermometer reached 32.7° at the top of the series and fell to 19.6° at the bottom. These are observed values, not averages: they show what the city has actually faced.
Normals computed from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus/ECMWF), 2016-2025 series.
FAQ
What is the temperature in Recife right now?
It is 30°C in Recife right now, with mainly clear. It feels like 33°C.
Will it rain in Recife today?
The peak chance of rain today is 16%, with about 0.9 mm expected.
What will the weather be tomorrow in Recife?
Tomorrow the high is 30° and the low 25°, with light drizzle.
Where does the data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the ECMWF, GFS and ICON models and national weather services via Open-Meteo, updated every 15 minutes.
What is the warmest month in Recife?
The warmest month is February, with average highs of 29.4° and lows of 24.9°.
Does it rain a lot in Recife?
The city gets about 1,383 mm a year over 275 rainy days. The wettest month is May, with 212.7 mm.
When is the best time to visit Recife?
On weather grounds, August/September combine the most agreeable temperatures with below-average rainfall.