Recife weather in May
In May, Recife sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 114 mm of rain across 23.2 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of May to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Recife's 10th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Recife's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 114 mm
- 23.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 5:27 AM – 5:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.5 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Recife is human settlement in Brazil.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical May day in Recife reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and about 1°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 23 |
| 8 | 29 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 23 |
| 10 | 29 | 23 |
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| 12 | 29 | 23 |
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| 24 | 28 | 23 |
| 25 | 28 | 23 |
| 26 | 28 | 23 |
| 27 | 28 | 23 |
| 28 | 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 28 | 23 |
| 30 | 28 | 23 |
| 31 | 28 | 23 |
How May really feels in Recife
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 15 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Recife weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 8th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 24° | 54 | 17.2 | 12.4 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 24° | 60 | 16.4 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 31° / 24° | 78 | 18.9 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 30° / 24° | 103 | 20.6 | 11.8 | 3.8 |
| May | 29° / 23° | 114 | 23.2 | 11.6 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 28° / 22° | 130 | 23.5 | 11.5 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 27° / 22° | 117 | 23.5 | 11.6 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 27° / 21° | 69 | 20.1 | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 43 | 15.5 | 12 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 31 | 12.5 | 12.2 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 30° / 23° | 26 | 10.8 | 12.4 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 31° / 24° | 32 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 30% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 44%.
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| Clearer (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | 50 | 50 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 |
| 6 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 51 | 49 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 53 | 47 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 57 | 43 |
| 14 | 57 | 43 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 59 | 41 |
| 18 | 59 | 41 |
| 19 | 60 | 40 |
| 20 | 60 | 40 |
| 21 | 59 | 41 |
| 22 | 59 | 41 |
| 23 | 60 | 40 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 60 | 40 |
| 26 | 59 | 41 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 59 | 41 |
| 29 | 59 | 41 |
| 30 | 60 | 40 |
| 31 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Recife gets around 114 mm of rain over 23.2 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 74% and peaks near 78% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 |
| 2 | 69 |
| 3 | 70 |
| 4 | 70 |
| 5 | 70 |
| 6 | 71 |
| 7 | 71 |
| 8 | 72 |
| 9 | 72 |
| 10 | 73 |
| 11 | 73 |
| 12 | 74 |
| 13 | 74 |
| 14 | 74 |
| 15 | 75 |
| 16 | 75 |
| 17 | 76 |
| 18 | 76 |
| 19 | 77 |
| 20 | 77 |
| 21 | 77 |
| 22 | 77 |
| 23 | 78 |
| 24 | 78 |
| 25 | 78 |
| 26 | 78 |
| 27 | 77 |
| 28 | 77 |
| 29 | 77 |
| 30 | 77 |
| 31 | 77 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 94% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Oppressive (%) | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 |
| Miserable (%) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 2 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 5 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 7 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 8 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 9 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 10 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 11 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 12 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 13 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 14 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 15 | 3 | 94 | 3 |
| 16 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 17 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 18 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 19 | 3 | 95 | 2 |
| 20 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 21 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 22 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 23 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 24 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
| 25 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
| 26 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
| 27 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 28 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 29 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 30 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 31 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 11 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of May to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:25 AM to 5:30 AM, and sunset from 5:08 PM to 5:04 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:04 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 5:25 | 5:08 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 5:25 | 5:08 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 5:25 | 5:08 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 5:25 | 5:07 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 5:25 | 5:07 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 5:25 | 5:07 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 5:26 | 5:07 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 5:26 | 5:06 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 5:26 | 5:06 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 5:26 | 5:06 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 5:26 | 5:06 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 5:26 | 5:05 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 5:26 | 5:05 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 5:26 | 5:05 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 5:27 | 5:05 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 5:27 | 5:05 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 5:27 | 5:05 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 5:27 | 5:05 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 5:27 | 5:04 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 5:27 | 5:04 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 5:28 | 5:04 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 5:28 | 5:04 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 5:28 | 5:04 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 5:28 | 5:04 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 5:28 | 5:04 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 5:29 | 5:04 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 5:29 | 5:04 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 5:29 | 5:04 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 5:29 | 5:04 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 5:30 | 5:04 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 5:30 | 5:04 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.5 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.12 kWh/m² to a high of 6.05 kWh/m² in November across the year — May's 4.5 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Recife
In May, Recife sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Recife's rainy season runs February–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Recife?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Recife for sightseeing.
What to pack for Recife in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Recife sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 23 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Recife in May
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in April at about 29°C and coldest in August near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Recife in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Recife peaks around March 13 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 13 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Recife?
Recife sits at 8.1°S, 34.9°W, 8 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Olinda, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Recife
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Recife.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Recife has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 23 m around an average of 4 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 143 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 823 m.
The land around Recife is covered by artificial surfaces (57%) and water (34%) within 3 km, water (45%), artificial surfaces (25%) and trees (24%) within 16 km, and water (37%) and grassland (35%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Recife (-8.0539°, -34.8811°, elevation 8 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).