Recife weather in December
December in Recife: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Recife · #42 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Recife climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Recife in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Recife?
- December in Recife: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Recife on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Recife in December?
- In December, Recife averages a daily high of 30.2°C and a low of 24.8°C, with about 37.7 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Recife in December?
- Recife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.