Recife in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +82°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 28 rainy days with an average precipitation of 159 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
159 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Recife has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Recife in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Recife for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +82°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 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +81°F.
Is Recife warm or cold in May?
Recife is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +77°F to +75°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Recife:
Water temperature in Recife in May
Water in Recife in May is Very warm. It varies from +81°F to +85°F, with an average of +83°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +82°F.
In May, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Recife are reached in April, when the average sea temperature rises to +84°F. The coldest water temperatures are in August, with an average of +80°F.
Can you swim in Recife in May?
You can definitely swim in Recife in May, the water is very warm (+83°F in average), and might even be unpleasant for ones who like it more fresh.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Don't forget sunscreen and a hat, it's going to be hot!
Climate in Recife in May
Recife weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+82°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+70°F
+70°F
+66°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+91°F
+90°F
Rainfall
134 mm
159 mm
177 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+84°F
+83°F
+81°F
Humidity
79%
81%
81%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
0
1
0
Cloudy days
3
2
1
Rainy days
26
28
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 134 mm to 159 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 81%.Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 0 to 1.
Wind speed in Recife in May 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 increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Recife based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 84%, leading to total precipitation of around 69 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Recife, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Recife wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 177 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 77% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Recife?
This is the weather in Recife in May 2023:
1 May
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+85°F
2 May
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+85°F
3 May
🌧️
+81°F
4 May
🌧️
+83°F
5 May
🌧️
+85°F
6 May
☁️
+84°F
7 May
☁️
+85°F
8 May
🌧️
+85°F
9 May
🌧️
+84°F
10 May
☁️
+84°F
11 May
☁️
+84°F
12 May
☁️
+84°F
13 May
☁️
+84°F
14 May
☁️
+84°F
15 May
☁️
+85°F
16 May
☁️
+82°F
17 May
🌧️
+81°F
18 May
🌧️
+82°F
19 May
☁️
+83°F
20 May
☁️
+81°F
21 May
🌧️
+80°F
22 May
🌧️
+83°F
23 May
🌧️
+83°F
24 May
🌧️
+80°F
25 May
🌧️
+83°F
26 May
🌧️
+84°F
27 May
☁️
+83°F
28 May
🌧️
+82°F
29 May
🌧️
+81°F
30 May
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+83°F
31 May
🌧️
+81°F
In May 2023 Recife had 0 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Recife climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Recife in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+81°F) and the highest in 2020 (+86°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 701 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 1935 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Recife in May:
Is May a good time to visit Recife?
It’s always a good time to visit Recife, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Recife in May?
May is warm in Recife. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Can you swim in Recife in May?
Yes, you can swim in Recife in May, the water is very warm, with temperature averaging at +83°F, but it's important to manage hydration and sun exposure.
Is Recife rainy in May?
Recife is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Recife in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Recife in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.
