A recording apparatus includes: a recording head that has: an inlet; an outlet; a supply and discharge flow path; a nozzle; and a liquid supply flow path, a liquid flow forming unit that forms a flow of liquid toward the outlet in the supply and discharge flow path; a first temperature sensor; a second temperature sensor; a heating unit; and a control unit that controls the liquid flow forming unit and the heating unit on the basis of a first detection temperature and a second detection temperature, wherein the first temperature sensor is disposed in a first position between the inlet and the communicating position of the liquid supply flow path, wherein the second temperature sensor is disposed in a second position between the outlet and the communicating position, wherein the heating unit is disposed in a third position between the inlet and the communicating position.