Recife weather in January
In January, Recife has an average high of 31 °C87 °F and an average low of 24 °C76 °F, with about 85 mm3.3 in of precipitation. It is the 4th warmest month of the year and ranks 8th for precipitation.
How January compares with other months
Compared with December, January is about the same temperature and wetter by 47 mm1.8 in. Compared with February, January is about the same temperature and drier by 9 mm0.4 in. Daylight lasts about 12.5 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 72% and the average cloud amount 49%.
Is January a good time to visit Recife?
January is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 31 °C87 °F) and it is fairly wet (85 mm3.3 in). The most comfortable months in Recife are September and October.
What to wear in January
For Recife in January, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
January in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recife | 3187 | 2476 | 853.3 |
| Paulista | 3087 | 2476 | 853.3 |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | 3087 | 2476 | 853.3 |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | 2985 | 2577 | 903.6 |
| João Pessoa | 3187 | 2476 | 863.4 |
| Caruaru | 3188 | 1966 | 652.5 |
| Campina Grande | 3187 | 2067 | 742.9 |
| Santa Cruz do Capibaribe | 3391 | 2068 | 612.4 |
| Garanhuns | 2882 | 1661 | 682.7 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: Caruaru, Campina Grande, Santa Cruz do Capibaribe and Garanhuns.
Other months in Recife
- January31 °C87 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- February31 °C87 °F / 25 °C76 °F
- March31 °C87 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- April30 °C86 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- May29 °C84 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- June28 °C82 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- July27 °C80 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- August27 °C80 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- September28 °C82 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- October29 °C85 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- November30 °C87 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- December31 °C87 °F / 24 °C76 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Recife in January?
In January the average high in Recife is 31 °C (87 °F) and the average low is 24 °C (76 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Recife in January?
On average about 85 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation falls in January; it ranks 8th of the 12 months.
Is January the warmest month in Recife?
No. The warmest month in Recife is December, with an average high of 31 °C (87 °F). The coldest month is August, with an average low of 22 °C (72 °F).
How long is the day in Recife in January?
In the middle of January the day in Recife lasts about 12.5 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Recife in January?
The average relative humidity in January is about 72%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Recife in January?
On average about 49% of the sky is covered by cloud in January. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 67 m, while Recife lies at about 8 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.