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Recife in February: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Recife in February is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 31 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 15 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
60/100 · #9
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#6
Sun
#5
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: none
Recife · FebruaryPhoto: Elvis Boaventura · CC BY 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 31 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 15 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 73 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 25 | 14 | 74 | 8.0 | 72 | 3.8 | 28 | 62 |
| February (selected) | 31 | 25 | 15 | 88 | 7.9 | 73 | 3.6 | 28 | 60 |
| March | 31 | 25 | 19 | 123 | 7.7 | 75 | 3.4 | 29 | 54 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (60/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +2 | -0.1 °C | -0.3 °C | -1 | -14 mm | +0.1 h | -1.2 % | +0.1 m/s | -0.4 °C |
| March | -6 | ±0 °C | +0.1 °C | +3.9 | +34.8 mm | -0.2 h | +1.9 % | -0.2 m/s | +0.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Recife in February?
The average daily high is around 31 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Recife in February?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Recife in February?
The curated estimate is about 15 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 88 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Recife?
By the climate score, September, October, November and December are the strongest months for Recife. For a beach trip: September, October, November and December. February is not among them.