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Olinda

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Updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Olinda month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Olinda are typically September, October and November, with average daytime highs around 27–29°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 23°C), and May the wettest (about 219 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.124.69311.1
February29.324.89511.1
March29.224.613110.6
April28.824.413610.4
May28.023.92199.8
June27.223.12069.7
July26.522.51599.8
August26.622.511410.6
September27.123.08011.2
October28.123.75911.8
November29.024.45211.8
December29.224.66911.6

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People and places shaping Olinda

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1535

    The settlement of Olinda was founded in 1535 by Duarte Coelho Pereira, from Portugal; it was elevated to a town on March 12, 1537.

  2. Documented history · 1614

    It was made the seat of the Roman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Pernambuco in 1614, becoming the Diocese of Olinda in 1676.

  3. Documented history · 1580

    In the 17th century the Kingdom of Portugal was united with Spain (the 1580-1640 Iberian Union).

  4. Documented history · 1637

    John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen was appointed as the governor of the Dutch possessions in Brazil in 1637 by the Dutch West India Company on recommendation of Frederick Henry.

  5. Foundation of Olinda

    The settlement of Olinda was founded in 1535 by Duarte Coelho Pereira.

Current public leadership

  • Mirella Almeida

    Current mayor of Olinda, who succeeded Lupércio do Nascimento in 2025.

People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • Duarte Coelho Pereira

    Portuguese founder of the settlement of Olinda in 1535.

  • John Maurice, Prince of Nassau-Siegen

    Governor of the Dutch possessions in Brazil appointed in 1637.

  • Lupércio do Nascimento

    Mayor of the city of Olinda from 2017 to 2025.

Local business and employers

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01 · Overview

Olinda, in brief

Olinda is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Olinda took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Olinda

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Olinda

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Olinda

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Olinda

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Olinda

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08 · Questions

Questions about Olinda

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olinda

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01 · Q&A

Where is Olinda located and what are its coordinates?

Olinda is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -8.0089, -34.8553, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Olinda?

Olinda has a recorded population of approximately 364,717 and observes the America/Recife time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Olinda?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Olinda include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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