The weather in December in Recife

It's hot in December in Recife with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.

December is a good month to be in Recife for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Recife, Brazil. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2017, Recife reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 35 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Recife

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Recife. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Recife New York
Average temperature 31°C 9°C
Max. temperature 31°C 12°C
Min. temperature 25°C -5°C
Total precipitation 35 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 7 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Recife with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 26°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Recife is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Recife, Brazil. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Recife

Temperature in December in Recife over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Recife, Brazil. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Recife

Total precipitation in December in Recife over the years

Daily UV index in December in Recife

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Recife, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Recife by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Recife. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.