Weather in Recife in May
In an average May, Recife sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 22°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 22°C |
| Typical low range | 21°C to 23°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2012-05-01
Lowest
24°C
2022-05-28
Low
Highest
25°C
2026-05-01
Lowest
19°C
2014-05-26
Feels-like
Highest
45°C
2022-05-20
Lowest
24°C
2022-05-28
Humidity
Highest
22.5 g/m³
2009-05-17
Lowest
16.4 g/m³
1990-05-22
Wind
Highest
23 km/h
1999-05-27
Lowest
7 km/h
2009-05-27
Gust
Highest
51 km/h
1999-05-27
Lowest
18 km/h
2011-05-01
Precip
Wettest
219 mm
2009
Driest
39 mm
1992
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