Recife — time and weather
Recife is a city in Brazil, in the America/Recife time zone. This page shows the current local time in Recife and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Recife
Local time in Recife is based on the America/Recife time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Brazil is the largest country in South America with rainforests, long beaches, music and a carnival culture.
More about the country: Brazil →What to see in Recife
Sights and historical places
- Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue
- Ricardo Brennand Institute
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Rock, Recife
- Basilica and Convent of Nossa Senhora do Carmo
- Co-Cathedral of St. Peter of Clerics, Recife
- Capela Dourada
Climate in Recife: month by month
The warmest month in Recife is February, with average daytime highs of 29.5 °C; the coolest is July, around 26.7 °C by day and 22.5 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in May (~224 mm) and is lowest in November (~52 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 24 | 91 | 21 |
| February | 30 | 25 | 92 | 21 |
| March | 29 | 24 | 126 | 26 |
| April | 29 | 24 | 106 | 23 |
| May | 28 | 24 | 224 | 25 |
| June | 27 | 23 | 211 | 26 |
| July | 27 | 22 | 151 | 27 |
| August | 27 | 22 | 146 | 27 |
| September | 27 | 23 | 89 | 22 |
| October | 28 | 24 | 65 | 22 |
| November | 29 | 24 | 52 | 18 |
| December | 29 | 24 | 85 | 23 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Recife are August–September: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Recife: Sunrise 05:27 · Sunset 17:19 · Day length 11:52
Time difference from Recife right now:
| New York | +1 h |
| London | −4 h |
| Dubai | −7 h |
| Tokyo | −12 h |
| Paris | −5 h |
| Sydney | −13 h |