São Paulo · AutumnMonth summary
São Paulo weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 25°C
🌧 Rainy days
52% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit São Paulo in October?
✅ 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.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.3/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
São Paulo in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in São Paulo is often underrated: 25°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 52% 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.
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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 October, São Paulo averages 25°C, 52% rainy days and 9.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
October vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -29%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — São Paulo in October
Is October a good time to visit São Paulo?
October 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 October?
Yes, 52% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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