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Recife in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Recife in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Recife, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Recife in August 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Recife, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +79°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in August. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 104 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
104 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Recife has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Recife in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Recife for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +79°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +72°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +79°F.

Is Recife warm or cold in August?

Recife is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +73°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the coolest months in Recife, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Recife in August

Recife weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+79°F+79°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+64°F+64°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+86°F+90°F
Rainfall
168 mm104 mm68 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%78%74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
111
Cloudy days
101419
Rainy days
201610
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +79°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 168 mm to 104 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in September as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Recife in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Recife is gradually decreasing during August, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Recife based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 71% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 115 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 22 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Recife wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 63% chance of precipitation and 177 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Recife?

This is the weather in Recife in August 2023:
1 August
☁️
+80°F
2 August
🌧️
+78°F
3 August
🌧️
+77°F
4 August
🌧️
+79°F
5 August
🌧️
+81°F
6 August
☁️
+81°F
7 August
🌧️
+79°F
8 August
☁️
+81°F
9 August
☁️
+80°F
10 August
☁️
+82°F
11 August
🌧️
+80°F
12 August
🌧️
+80°F
13 August
☁️
+81°F
14 August
☁️
+82°F
15 August
☁️
+81°F
16 August
☀️
+82°F
17 August
🌧️
+78°F
18 August
☁️
+79°F
19 August
🌧️
+79°F
20 August
☁️
+80°F
21 August
🌧️
+78°F
22 August
🌧️
+78°F
23 August
🌧️
+77°F
24 August
☁️
+79°F
25 August
☁️
+80°F
26 August
☁️
+80°F
27 August
🌧️
+76°F
28 August
🌧️
+80°F
29 August
🌧️
+80°F
30 August
☁️
+80°F
31 August
🌧️
+79°F
In August 2023 Recife had 1 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Recife climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Recife in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2013 (+82°F) and the highest in 1994 (+87°F). The driest year was 2016 with only 46 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2008 with 245 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Recife in August:

Is August a good time to visit Recife?

It’s always a good time to visit Recife, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Recife in August?

August is warm in Recife. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Recife rainy in August?

Recife is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Recife in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Recife in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Brazil

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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, 2022.

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.