BR São Paulo · Winter

São Paulo weather
in December

Good window in December — September is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -23.55°N 46.63°W
27°CMax temperature
66%Rainy days
11.0hSunshine / day

São Paulo weather in December

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
66% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.4/10)

Should you visit São Paulo in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ███████░░░ 66%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 27°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: São Paulo in December: 27°C and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

São Paulo in December by trip type

What to expect in December

🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Even in winter, São Paulo enjoys 27°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 66% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for São Paulo

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
⛅ January19°C27°C78%7.910.7h7.1/10
⛅ February18°C27°C67%5.710.9h7.3/10
🌤️ March18°C27°C59%4.410.7h7.4/10
🌤️ April16°C25°C35%2.210.4h7.9/10
🌤️ May14°C23°C23%1.49.4h7.9/10
🌤️ June13°C22°C23%1.59.5h7.8/10
🌤️ July12°C23°C8%0.810.1h8.3/10
🌤️ August13°C23°C19%1.510.0h8.0/10
☀️ September15°C26°C23%1.510.9h8.4/10
🌤️ October16°C25°C52%4.09.2h7.3/10
🌤️ November16°C25°C54%4.510.8h7.4/10
⛅ December18°C27°C66%5.011.0h7.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, São Paulo averages 27°C, 66% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

December vs September (best month)

The best month is September (score 8.4/10). Difference:

FAQ — São Paulo in December

Is December a good time to visit São Paulo?
December is an acceptable time for São Paulo (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in São Paulo in December?
Yes, 66% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

Find a place to stay in São Paulo

Find places to stay in São Paulo in December Search on Hotels.com

Activities and tours in São Paulo

Guided tours, skip-the-line tickets and local experiences. Browse activities on GetYourGuide

Find a flight to São Paulo

Compare flights from all airlines. Search flights

Similar destinations in December

Other top destinations in December

Compare destinations by weather

Explore or compare

📅 Live forecast — next 12 months

Real-time data with ECMWF seasonal corrections · updated daily

Try the weather app