São Paulo, BrazilQuick decision
When to visit São Paulo?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–26°C in September
🌧 Least rain
23% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (78%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
World-class gastronomyYear-round — 12,000+ restaurants, Italian, Japanese, Brazilian fusion.
Museums & Beco do BatmanYear-round — MASP, Pinacoteca, Vila Madalena street art.
Nightlife & sambaYear-round — Vila Madalena, Jardins, live samba bars.
BudgetApr–Jun — shoulder season, cheaper hotels, mild weather.
Monthly climate data
São Paulo weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 19°C | 27°C | 78% | 7.9 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 18°C | 27°C | 67% | 5.7 | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 18°C | 27°C | 59% | 4.4 | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 25°C | 35% | 2.2 | 10.4h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 23°C | 23% | 1.4 | 9.4h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 22°C | 23% | 1.5 | 9.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 12°C | 23°C | 8% | 0.8 | 10.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 13°C | 23°C | 19% | 1.5 | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 26°C | 23% | 1.5 | 10.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 25°C | 52% | 4.0 | 9.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 25°C | 54% | 4.5 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 18°C | 27°C | 66% | 5.0 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 25°C, 39% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 23°C, 17% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 25°C, 43% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 27°C, 70% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 23% rainy days and 26°C.
January is the wettest month with 78% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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