São Paulo · SpringMonth summary
São Paulo weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
14°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit São Paulo in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 23°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.9/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
São Paulo in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in São Paulo. Temperatures rise (23°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ 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 May, São Paulo averages 23°C, 23% rainy days and 9.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — São Paulo in May
Is May a good time to visit São Paulo?
May is an excellent time to visit São Paulo (score 7.9/10). With 23°C, 9.4h of sunshine and 23% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in São Paulo in May?
With 23°C max and 9.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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