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Recife in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Recife in March 2025

OK Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
March could be a good time to visit Recife, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +84°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in March. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 110 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
110 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Recife has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Recife in March

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

The temperature in March is +84°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +86°F during the day and a minimum of +75°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +84°F.

Is Recife warm or cold in March?

Recife is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

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

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Recife:

Climate in Recife in March

Recife weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+70°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+95°F+91°F
Rainfall
79 mm110 mm135 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
74%76%78%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
121
Cloudy days
171613
Rainy days
101316
Snowy days
000

March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 79 mm to 110 mm. Humidity rises from 74% to 76%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 1 to 2.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Recife is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Recife based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 94% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 186 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March 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 March in Recife?

This is the weather in Recife in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+86°F
2 March
☁️
+86°F
3 March
🌧️
+85°F
4 March
🌧️
+83°F
5 March
🌧️
+81°F
6 March
☁️
+84°F
7 March
☁️
+84°F
8 March
☁️
+84°F
9 March
☁️
+86°F
10 March
🌧️
+86°F
11 March
☁️
+85°F
12 March
🌧️
+84°F
13 March
🌧️
+83°F
14 March
🌧️
+83°F
15 March
🌧️
+84°F
16 March
🌧️
+83°F
17 March
🌧️
+84°F
18 March
🌧️
+86°F
19 March
☁️
+85°F
20 March
☁️
+84°F
21 March
🌧️
+82°F
22 March
🌧️
+82°F
23 March
🌧️
+83°F
24 March
🌧️
+82°F
25 March
☁️
+82°F
26 March
🌧️
+82°F
27 March
🌧️
+82°F
28 March
🌧️
+83°F
29 March
🌧️
+83°F
30 March
🌧️
+84°F
31 March
🌧️
+83°F
In March 2023 Recife had 0 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+86°F) and the highest in 1998 (+94°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 48 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 286 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Recife in March:

Is March a good time to visit Recife?

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

Can you sunbathe in Recife in March?

March 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 March?

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

Is it sunny in Recife in March?

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

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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.