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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit São Paulo, Brazil. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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São Paulo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit São Paulo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

São Paulo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 238mm 5.2hrs 14.2hrs

The weather in January in São Paulo is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to São Paulo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in São Paulo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in São Paulo with around 238mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in January »

February

São Paulo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 230mm 5.5hrs 13.7hrs

February in São Paulo is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to São Paulo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in São Paulo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in São Paulo with around 230mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in February »

March

São Paulo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 181mm 5.2hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in São Paulo is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to São Paulo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in São Paulo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in São Paulo with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in March »

April

São Paulo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 81mm 5.2hrs 12.3hrs

São Paulo's weather in April is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit São Paulo.

April is in the fall / autumn in São Paulo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in São Paulo with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in April »

May

São Paulo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 58mm 5.5hrs 11.8hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in São Paulo and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit São Paulo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in São Paulo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in São Paulo with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in May »

June

São Paulo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 50mm 5.3hrs 14.2hrs

June in São Paulo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit São Paulo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in São Paulo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in São Paulo with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in June »

July

São Paulo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 36mm 5.7hrs 13.7hrs

July in São Paulo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit São Paulo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in São Paulo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in São Paulo with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in July »

August

São Paulo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 40mm 5.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in São Paulo is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit São Paulo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in São Paulo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in São Paulo with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in August »

September

São Paulo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 71mm 4.5hrs 12.3hrs

São Paulo's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit São Paulo.

September is in the spring in São Paulo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in São Paulo with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in September »

October

São Paulo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 137mm 4.7hrs 11.8hrs

October is a wet, humid month in São Paulo and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to São Paulo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in São Paulo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in São Paulo with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in October »

November

São Paulo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 127mm 5.2hrs 14.2hrs

November in São Paulo is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to São Paulo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in São Paulo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in São Paulo with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in November »

December

São Paulo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 199mm 4.7hrs 13.7hrs

December in São Paulo is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to São Paulo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in São Paulo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in São Paulo with around 199mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

São Paulo weather in December »

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São Paulo weather stats

São Paulo weather statistics
Hottest month: February 27.5°C 81.5°F
Driest month: July 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: July 5.7hrs
Coldest month: July 21.6°C 70.9°F
Wettest month: January 238mm 9.4ins
Warmest sea: February 26.4°C 79.5°F
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