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Recife Weather in February

Recife in February

The short of it: Recife in February averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 12 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 23° · rain 95 mm · daylight 12 h 22 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & October

Thirty years of records give Recife an average February high of 31°, a low of 23° and some 95 mm of rain. The height of summer in Recife, with afternoons near 31°. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 22 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and October.

Against its neighbours, Recife runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Olinda, 6 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

February in Recife, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 22 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 22 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OlindaPernambuco6 km NNE31°23°92 mm
CamaragibePernambuco12 km WNW30°22°78 mm
PaulistaPernambuco13 km N31°23°100 mm
Abreu e LimaPernambuco16 km N31°22°103 mm
Jaboatão dos GuararapesPernambuco16 km WSW30°22°68 mm
São Lourenço da MataPernambuco16 km WNW30°22°72 mm
MorenoPernambuco24 km WSW30°22°57 mm
IgarassuPernambuco25 km N31°22°106 mm

The Almanac · Recife Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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The height of summer in Recife, with afternoons near 31°. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Recife by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°73 mm10 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
February31°23°95 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦
March31°23°138 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
April30°23°213 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦
May29°22°245 mm10 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
June28°21°292 mm12 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
July28°21°252 mm13 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
August28°20°140 mm13 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
September29°21°67 mm13 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October30°22°34 mm12 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
November30°22°25 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
December31°22°38 mm9 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Recife in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Recife in February?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Recife, with afternoons near 31°. Wet spells are common — about 95 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Recife?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and October.

How long are the days in Recife in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 22 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 39 min in June to 12 h 35 min in December.

Does it snow in Recife in February?

Hardly — February nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Recife in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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