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Recife & Olinda Tour
Discover the rich heritage of Recife and Olinda on this walking tour in which you'll learn the origin and evolution of these two cities.
7 h
from US$ 22
Short answer
The best time to visit Recife is from October to December. The most comfortable month is November, with highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and 39 mm of rain over 7 days. June is the rainiest month (391 mm over 22 days), and the summer peak is the high season, with higher prices and big crowds.
Source: INMET (updated 2026)
When to go
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Best window: October to December More rain / less comfortable Comfort index · INMET (updated 2026)
Recife month by month
Temperature and rainfall averages from INMET (updated 2026). The verdict combines thermal comfort and rainfall. Tap a month to see the weather, crowds, prices and what is going on in detail.
| Month | High / Low | Rain | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 23° | 107 mm | 11 | Fair |
| February | 31° / 23° | 127 mm | 11 | Fair |
| March | 31° / 23° | 197 mm | 15 | Fair |
| April | 30° / 23° | 269 mm | 17 | Fair |
| May | 30° / 22° | 317 mm | 19 | Best avoided |
| June | 29° / 22° | 391 mm | 22 | Best avoided |
| July | 28° / 21° | 315 mm | 23 | Fair |
| August | 28° / 21° | 187 mm | 19 | Fair |
| September | 29° / 22° | 93 mm | 12 | Fair |
| October | 30° / 22° | 53 mm | 9 | Good |
| November ★ | 30° / 23° | 39 mm | 7 | Good |
| December | 31° / 23° | 62 mm | 8 | Good |
Best month
November
Driest month
November
Avoid (more rain)
June
Tours and tickets
Things to do in Recife
Where to stay
Hotels in Recife
November is the best month and also falls in the high season in Recife: the top-rated hotels fill up and rates rise close to the date. Book your room as soon as you have settled on your dates.
Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.
The weather in Recife throughout the year
The October to December window brings together the most comfortable months in Recife: less rain and pleasant temperatures. November is usually the best month, with highs of 30 °C (86 °F), lows of 23 °C (73 °F) and only about 7 days of rain in the month: good conditions for enjoying outdoor attractions with less risk of downpours.
Summer. In summer (December to February), Recife has highs of around 31 °C (88 °F) and lows of 23 °C (73 °F), and it is the wetter season, with about 99 mm of rain spread over about 10 days a month. The days are hot and call for beach time and shade.
Fall. In fall (March to May), Recife has highs of around 30 °C (86 °F) and lows of 23 °C (73 °F), and it is the wetter season, with about 261 mm of rain spread over about 17 days a month. The days are hot and call for beach time and shade.
Winter. In winter (June to August), Recife has highs of around 28 °C (82 °F) and lows of 21 °C (70 °F), and it is the wetter season, with about 298 mm of rain spread over about 21 days a month. The days are hot and call for beach time and shade.
Spring. In spring (September to November), Recife has highs of around 30 °C (86 °F) and lows of 22 °C (72 °F), and it is the driest time of year, with about 62 mm of rain a month. The days are hot and call for beach time and shade.
What to avoid
There are two periods to think twice about before booking. June is usually the rainiest month, so anyone who prioritizes sun should avoid it. The other is high season (New Year's Eve, Carnival and the July school break), when attractions fill up and prices rise; if you want peace and savings, choose weeks without public holidays. None of this rules out the trip, but it changes the experience and the cost quite a bit.