Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit São Paulo
Brazil's largest city and its financial and cultural engine, less scenic than Rio but known for its restaurants, museums, and street art. It has one of the largest and most diverse restaurant scenes in South America, shaped by waves of immigration.
Best time to visit: April to June or August to September, in the milder, drier shoulder months.
Local tip: São Paulo's food scene is considered one of the best in South America — it's worth building an itinerary around restaurants, not just sights.
Getting around: The metro is the most reliable way to cross this very large city, since surface traffic can be heavy at most times of day.
Good to know: São Paulo has one of the largest Japanese communities outside Japan, centred on the Liberdade district — worth a visit for a very different side of Brazilian food and culture.
What to plan your trip around
- Avenida Paulista
The city's main avenue, home to major museums, and closed to cars on Sundays for public use.
- São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP)
Known for its distinctive red glass-and-concrete building raised on stilts.
- Beco do Batman
A graffiti alley in Vila Madalena showcasing some of the city's best street art.
- Municipal Market (Mercadão)
A grand early 20th-century market famous for its stained glass and enormous mortadella sandwiches.
São Paulo weather by month
São Paulo weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall São Paulo gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 19°C | 203 mm | 82% |
| February | 28°C | 19°C | 172 mm | 81% |
| March | 27°C | 18°C | 144 mm | 85% |
| April | 26°C | 16°C | 74 mm | 83% |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 57 mm | 83% |
| June | 22°C | 12°C | 78 mm | 82% |
| July | 23°C | 11°C | 45 mm | 78% |
| August | 25°C | 12°C | 36 mm | 74% |
| September | 28°C | 14°C | 53 mm | 71% |
| October | 29°C | 16°C | 89 mm | 73% |
| November | 27°C | 16°C | 137 mm | 77% |
| December | 28°C | 18°C | 150 mm | 78% |
São Paulo through the year
January · 28° / 19°C · 203 mm
- In São Paulo, January is mid-summer — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- It's wetter than a typical month in São Paulo — roughly 97% more rain than average.
April · 26° / 16°C · 74 mm
- Humidity near 83% makes 26°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- April brings mid-autumn to São Paulo — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
July · 23° / 11°C · 45 mm
- Seasonally, July counts as mid-winter in São Paulo — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- July is among São Paulo's three coolest months.
October · 29° / 16°C · 89 mm
- Humidity near 73% makes 29°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-spring in São Paulo — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
The best time to visit São Paulo is July, August and September, when average highs are 23–28°C and rainfall is around 45 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to São Paulo, season by season
December – February
Rainy28° / 18°C · 175 mm
The wettest part of the year. Showers are likely, so pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
March – May
Good25° / 16°C · 92 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Best time23° / 12°C · 53 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit São Paulo?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to São Paulo in July, August and September. Average highs are then 23–28°C.
- Why is July a good time to visit São Paulo?
- In July, São Paulo averages 23°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 45 mm of rain and 47% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in São Paulo?
- October is the warmest month in São Paulo, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C.
- What is the coldest month in São Paulo?
- June is the coldest month in São Paulo: average highs of 22°C, dropping to 12°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in São Paulo?
- January is the wettest month in São Paulo with about 203 mm of rain. The driest is August, with around 36 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit São Paulo?
- January is the least reliable month in São Paulo, with around 203 mm of rain. Bring a rain jacket and keep a flexible plan.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit São Paulo?
- Yes. June sits just outside the best months for São Paulo, with average highs of 22°C and about 78 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, it is a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in São Paulo before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for São Paulo from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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