Recife weather in January
January in Recife: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Recife · #74 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Recife climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 60 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Recife in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Recife?
- January in Recife: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Recife on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Recife in January?
- In January, Recife averages a daily high of 30.1°C and a low of 24.8°C, with about 59.7 mm of rain over roughly 18.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Recife in January?
- Recife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in January.