Recife weather in May
May in Recife: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Recife · #271 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Recife climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Recife in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Recife?
- May in Recife: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Recife on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Recife in May?
- In May, Recife averages a daily high of 28.6°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 119.1 mm of rain over roughly 24.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Recife in May?
- Recife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.