The weather in January in Recife

It's hot in January in Recife with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 27°C.

January 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 January 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 2020, Recife reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 93 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Recife

Click on any day in January 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.

January weather comparison

  Recife New York
Average temperature 31°C 5°C
Max. temperature 32°C 11°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 93 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 11 days 12 days

Start of January

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

Mid January

By mid-January, 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 January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Recife is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 January in Recife, Brazil. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Recife

Temperature in January in Recife over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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 January in Recife

Total precipitation in January in Recife over the years

Daily UV index in January in Recife

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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.