Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Recife
Brazil · South America
Hot days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Good overall
Daytime high
88°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 18 wet days this month.
58%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
91%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 83°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
40%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
82°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning84°F
Feels 89°F
Rain44%
Cloud64%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday87°F
Feels 90°F
Rain37%
Cloud61%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Feels 89°F
Rain28%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain16%
Cloud51%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88 | 76 | 2.3 | 18 | 11.4 | 76 | 82 |
| Feb | 88 | 76 | 2.6 | 17 | 11.2 | 77 | 83 |
| Mar | 88 | 76 | 3.3 | 20 | 10.9 | 78 | 83 |
| Apr | 87 | 76 | 4.0 | 21 | 10.5 | 81 | 84 |
| May | 84 | 74 | 4.8 | 24 | 10.4 | 84 | 83 |
| Jun | 82 | 73 | 5.4 | 23 | 10.0 | 84 | 82 |
| Jul | 81 | 72 | 4.7 | 24 | 10.1 | 84 | 81 |
| Aug | 82 | 71 | 3.0 | 21 | 10.7 | 81 | 80 |
| Sep | 83 | 72 | 1.7 | 16 | 11.4 | 78 | 80 |
| Oct | 86 | 74 | 1.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 75 | 80 |
| Nov | 87 | 75 | 1.0 | 10 | 11.8 | 73 | 81 |
| Dec | 88 | 76 | 1.4 | 14 | 11.7 | 74 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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