Pernambuco weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Pernambuco, Brazil. Like most weather services, we show Pernambuco at one spot: Recife, its largest city. At 8:15 PM local time it was clear and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Sep–Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 17%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Sep–JanOff season May–Jul
About Recife weather
Is it raining in Recife right now?
No. It’s clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Recife this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 25–26°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Recife lately?
In the past 7 days, Recife had 1 rainy day and 4.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Recife?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Pernambuco weather by month
When is the best time to visit Pernambuco?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Pernambuco is Sep–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jul tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (80°F) in July to 30°C (87°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Pernambuco?
June is the wettest month, with about 261 mm (10.3 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Pernambuco?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (87°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (80°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Pernambuco have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr–Jul is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Sep–Dec is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Pernambuco weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Recife), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Pernambuco
Weather can differ a lot within Pernambuco: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recife | Sep–Jan | Apr–Jul | 26–30°C | 1,415 mm |
| Jaboatão dos Guararapes | Sep–Dec | Apr–Jul | 26–30°C | 1,415 mm |
| Petrolina | Jun–Aug | None | 31–36°C | 431 mm |
| Caruaru | Sep–Dec | Jun | 24–32°C | 913 mm |
| Olinda | Sep–Jan | Apr–Jul | 26–30°C | 1,415 mm |
| Paulista | Sep–Dec | Apr–Jul | 26–30°C | 1,415 mm |
| Cabo de Santo Agostinho | Sep–Dec | Apr–Jul | 26–30°C | 1,433 mm |
| Camaragibe | Sep–Jan | Apr–Jul | 26–30°C | 1,415 mm |
| Garanhuns | Sep–Dec | Jun | 24–32°C | 1,052 mm |
| Vitória de Santo Antão | Sep–Dec | Apr–Jul | 26–30°C | 1,415 mm |
| Igarassu | Sep–Dec | Apr–Jul | 26–30°C | 1,415 mm |
| São Lourenço da Mata | Sep–Dec | Apr–Jul | 26–30°C | 1,415 mm |
Cities and towns in Pernambuco
- Recife
- Jaboatão dos Guararapes
- Petrolina
- Caruaru
- Olinda
- Paulista
- Cabo de Santo Agostinho
- Camaragibe
- Garanhuns
- Vitória de Santo Antão
- Igarassu
- São Lourenço da Mata
- Ipojuca
- Santa Cruz do Capibaribe
- Abreu e Lima
- Gravatá
- Serra Talhada
- Araripina
- Goiana
- Belo Jardim
- Carpina
- Arcoverde
- Ouricuri
- Salgueiro
- Bezerros
- Surubim
- Pesqueira
- Escada
- Moreno
- Paudalho
- Limoeiro
- Palmares
- Buíque
- Brejo da Madre de Deus
- São Bento do Una
- Bom Conselho
- Timbaúba
- Águas Belas
- Santa Maria da Boa Vista
- Afogados da Ingazeira
- Barreiros
- Lajedo
- Toritama
- Sirinhaém
- Custódia
- Bom Jardim
- Bonito
- Aliança
- São Caitano
- Itambé
- Bodocó
- Petrolândia
- São José do Belmonte
- Sertânia
- Itaíba
- Ribeirão
- Exu
- Catende
- Trindade
- Nazaré da Mata
- Cabrobó
- Floresta
- São José do Egito
- Ipubi
- Caetés
- Glória do Goitá
- Itapissuma
- Tabira
- Ibimirim
- Passira
- Tupanatinga
- João Alfredo
- Pombos
- Inajá
- Vicência
- Manari
- Água Preta
- Taquaritinga do Norte
- Canhotinho
- Lagoa Grande
- Tacaratu
- Agrestina
- Ilha de Itamaracá
- Cupira
- Macaparana
- São João
- Tamandaré
- Panelas
- Pedra
- Orobó
- Feira Nova
- Vertentes
- Riacho das Almas
- Chã Grande
- Altinho
- Flores
- Cachoeirinha
- São Joaquim do Monte
- Rio Formoso
- Araçoiaba
- Lagoa do Itaenga
- Carnaíba
- São José da Coroa Grande
- Afrânio
- Parnamirim
- Capoeiras
- Serrita
- Belém de São Francisco
- Sanharó
- Amaraji
- Camocim de São Félix
- Lagoa do Carro
- Dormentes
- Quipapá
- Correntes
- Iati
- Gameleira
- Venturosa
- Itaquitinga
- São Vicente Férrer
- Jataúba
- Cumaru
- Ferreiros
- Colônia Leopoldina
- Condado
- Jupi
- Triunfo