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São Paulo, Brazil · Temperate

São Paulo: best months to visit

April (8.2/10) · January (7.4/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 23.55°S · 46.63°W
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April
Depends on your goals
8.2/10
☀️ Apr
Top score (8.2/10)
🌤️ Jul
Alt. (8.2/10)
Jan
Plus rude (7.4/10)
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
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Decide

When to visit São Paulo?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In São Paulo, April and July clearly stand out. January concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 April · 8.2 July · 8.2 August · 8.1 September · 8.1 January · 7.4
7.4
Jan
7.6
Feb
7.7
Mar
8.2
Apr
8.0
May
7.9
Jun
8.2
Jul
8.1
Aug
8.1
Sep
7.8
Oct
7.7
Nov
7.6
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

São Paulo offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.2 in April vs 7.4 in January.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 12 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
⛅ January →66°F81°F55%7.9mm4.5h7.4/10Best period
☀️ February →64°F81°F50%5.7mm5.4h7.6/10Best period
☀️ March →64°F81°F42%4.4mm5.2h7.7/10Best period
☀️ April →61°F77°F20%2.2mm5.6h8.2/10Best period
☀️ May →57°F73°F19%1.4mm5.4h8.0/10Best period
☀️ June →55°F72°F17%1.5mm5.3h7.9/10Best period
☀️ July →54°F73°F13%0.8mm5.5h8.2/10Best period
☀️ August →55°F73°F13%1.5mm5.6h8.1/10Best period
☀️ September →59°F79°F23%1.5mm4.8h8.1/10Best period
☀️ October →61°F77°F32%4.0mm5.1h7.8/10Best period
☀️ November →61°F77°F37%4.5mm5.1h7.7/10Best period
☀️ December →64°F81°F42%5.0mm4.7h7.6/10Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Dec
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (April)
🌡️ Feel
Comfortable
☀️ UV
6.7 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
62°F · Pleasant
☔ Rain
20% · 2.2 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
5.6h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — São Paulo

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min54°57°61°64°68°72°75°79°82°201620172018201920202021202220232024202579°F — decade peak (2024)+1.65°F / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏛️ Heritage🍴 Gastronomy☔ Indoor sights
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

🎟️ Activities & tours · São Paulo

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Brazil

🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 81°F
❄️Coolest monthJune · 72°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 55%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location

Where is São Paulo ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Temperate climate with a 8.2 → 7.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
23.55°S · 46.63°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit São Paulo?
April is the best month with 77°F highs, 61°F lows, 5.6h of sunshine and 20.0% rainy days. The months of April & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does São Paulo get in April?
São Paulo averages 5.6 sunshine hours per day in April. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in São Paulo?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in São Paulo in April?
In April, overnight lows reach 61°F, while afternoon highs average 77°F.
Is São Paulo good in winter?
In winter (December-February), São Paulo scores 7.2/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains April with a score of 7.6/10.
When should you avoid São Paulo?
January is the most difficult month to visit São Paulo, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.