São Paulo, BrazilQuick decision
When to visit São Paulo?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–79°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 66°F | 81°F | 78% | 0.3in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 64°F | 81°F | 67% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 64°F | 81°F | 59% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 61°F | 77°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 57°F | 73°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 55°F | 72°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 54°F | 73°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 55°F | 73°F | 19% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ September | 59°F | 79°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 77°F | 52% | 0.2in | 9.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 77°F | 54% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 64°F | 81°F | 66% | 0.2in | 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°F, 39% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 23°F, 17% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 25°F, 43% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 27°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 78% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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