AI-generatedRecife at a glance
- Best time
- Aug – Nov
- Warmest month
- Feb · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 28.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,500 h
- Rain a year
- 896 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Recife
Recife has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, Recife is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: August – November
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
04:5717:13
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 04:44–05:25 · evening 16:45–17:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:36–04:44 · evening 17:26–17:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Recife in October?
In October, Recife is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 30 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Recife.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 16 min04:57 – 17:13
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Recife
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %75 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Recife
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.4 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Recife ranges from 26.1 °C in August to 28.8 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in March, while the air already peaks in February. In June the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 28.4 and 29.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.1° | 27.7° | 28.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.4° | 28.1° | 28.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.2° | 27.9° | 28.8° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.3° | 26.9° | 27.7° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.4° | 26.0° | 26.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.1° | 25.8° | 26.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.4° | 26.0° | 26.8° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.8° | 26.4° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.3° | 27.0° | 27.7° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.7° | 27.4° | 28.0° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Recife
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Recife, 61 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Recife
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Recife: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Recife has about 12 rainy days with 30 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Recife
How breezy and how cloudy Recife is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Recife typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Aug – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Recife: variable cloud, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Recife
How often the day gets hot in Recife (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Recife has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Recife
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (22°), the warmest in February (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 362 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 46 | 30° | 25° | 28.1° | 7.2 h | 18 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 48 | 30° | 25° | 28.4° | 7.2 h | 17 | 66 |
| MarchMar | 45 | 30° | 25° | 28.8° | 7.1 h | 20 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 29° | 25° | 28.8° | 6.8 h | 21 | 101 |
| MayMay | 52 | 28° | 24° | 28.2° | 6.1 h | 24 | 122 |
| JuneJun | 57 | 27° | 23° | 27.3° | 5.5 h | 23 | 137 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 27° | 23° | 26.4° | 5.6 h | 24 | 120 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 27° | 22° | 26.1° | 6.3 h | 21 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 28° | 23° | 26.4° | 6.9 h | 16 | 43 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 29° | 24° | 26.8° | 7.5 h | 12 | 30 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 30° | 24° | 27.3° | 8.1 h | 10 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 30° | 25° | 27.7° | 7.9 h | 14 | 35 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
8.05° S, 34.88° W · 8 m · America/Recife
Best time to visit Recife
The best time to visit Recife is from August to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from October to November. Rain is most frequent from December to October; the wettest month is June with 137 mm.
Recife through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Recife in the dry season
Nov
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Recife in the rainy season
Dec – Oct
Fair
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 208 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Recife for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Recife
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Recife (score 65 and 66). In November, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in November. November has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 65 | 66 |
| Day high | 29° | 30° |
| Night low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 26.8° | 27.3° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 30 mm | 25 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Recife month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
46January30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In January, Recife is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 58 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Recife.
Recife in January48February30° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In February, Recife is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 66 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Recife.
Recife in February45March30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In March, Recife is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 84 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Recife.
Recife in March48April29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In April, Recife is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 101 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Recife.
Recife in April52May28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In May, Recife is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 122 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Recife.
Recife in May57June27° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In June, Recife is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 137 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Recife.
Recife in June59July27° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In July, Recife is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 120 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Recife.
Recife in July61August27° · Sea 26° · 6 h
In August, Recife is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 76 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Recife.
Recife in August64September28° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In September, Recife is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 43 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Recife.
Recife in September65October29° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In October, Recife is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 30 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Recife.
Recife in October66November30° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In November, Recife is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 25 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Recife.
Recife in November57December30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In December, Recife is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 35 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Recife.
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Recife vs. João Pessoa
In October João Pessoa has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs. 65). During the day it is about as warm in João Pessoa as in Recife. The sea is about equally warm. João Pessoa gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Recife | João Pessoa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | Aug – Nov | Aug – Dec |
Through the year
Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Recife ranks 9 of 19 destinations in this country.
- Natal29°27°90
- 2Fortaleza30°27°79
- 3Salvador27°26°78
- 4João Pessoa29°27°75
- 5Belo Horizonte27°75
- 6Rio de Janeiro28°22°71
- 7Ipanema District28°22°71
- 8Porto Alegre24°20°71
- 9RecifeThis page29°27°65
Planning a trip to Recife
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Recife in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Recife has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 65) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 47).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 65
October half-term
Oct
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 25 min
- Distance
- 7,390 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Recife
When is the best time to visit Recife?
The best time to visit Recife is from August to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Recife?
The sea temperature in Recife ranges from 26.1 °C in August to 28.8 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Recife in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Recife?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Recife?
Rain is most frequent from December to October; the wettest month is June with 137 mm. The driest month is November with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Recife get?
Recife gets around 2,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 8.1 hours a day; in June there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Recife in?
Recife uses the time zone America/Recife, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Recife?
A nonstop flight from London to Recife takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Recife?
Recife has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 65) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 53, Summer holidays 60, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 52.
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