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When is the best time to visit Sao Paulo?
In general the best time to visit Sao Paulo is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, December, while the coldest months are May, June, July.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, March, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in February and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is March, April, May with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Sao Paulo in different months
This is the average weather in Sao Paulo for each month based on historic data:
July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during August.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 179 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 265 mm in January.
Climate in Sao Paulo
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Sao Paulo for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +35°C | +35°C | +34°C | +33°C | +32°C | +29°C | +30°C | +34°C | +36°C | +37°C | +36°C | +35°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +27°C | +28°C | +27°C | +25°C | +23°C | +22°C | +22°C | +23°C | +24°C | +25°C | +26°C | +27°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°C | +13°C | +11°C | +9°C | +4°C | +2°C | +3°C | +3°C | +6°C | +9°C | +10°C | +13°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 77 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 265 | 228 | 204 | 98 | 76 | 61 | 55 | 50 | 102 | 134 | 168 | 216 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 21 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Sao Paulo during the whole year:
The hottest month in Sao Paulo is February with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +13°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Sao Paulo looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Sao Paulo is March with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Sao Paulo during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 10 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 55 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 21 rainy days and 265 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sao Paulo:
What is the hottest month in Sao Paulo?
The hottest month in Sao Paulo is February with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Sao Paulo?
The coldest month in Sao Paulo is June with minimum temperatures of +13°C.
Is Sao Paulo worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Sao Paulo could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Sao Paulo?
if you're looking to visit Sao Paulo when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, February, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 50 mm of rain.
Other cities in Brazil
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Monthly weather in Sao Paulo
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sao Paulo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.