Monthly climate guide
São Paulo weather in May
Expect warm weather in São Paulo in May: afternoons reach about 23°C (74°F), while nights drop to around 13°C (56°F). Around 57 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- It's one of the drier months, with about 45% less rain than São Paulo's average.
- May is among São Paulo's three coolest months.
- Good walking weather for combining São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP) and Avenida Paulista in one day.
- May brings late autumn to São Paulo — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Avg high
23°C
74°F
Avg low
13°C
56°F
Rainfall
57 mm
some rain
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
São Paulo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 66°F | 203 mm | 82% | 74% |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 65°F | 172 mm | 81% | 68% |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 18°C / 64°F | 144 mm | 85% | 69% |
| April | 26°C / 78°F | 16°C / 61°F | 74 mm | 83% | 58% |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 13°C / 56°F | 57 mm | 83% | 59% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 78 mm | 82% | 58% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 11°C / 52°F | 45 mm | 78% | 47% |
| August | 25°C / 76°F | 12°C / 53°F | 36 mm | 74% | 48% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 14°C / 57°F | 53 mm | 71% | 56% |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 16°C / 60°F | 89 mm | 73% | 69% |
| November | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 61°F | 137 mm | 77% | 75% |
| December | 28°C / 83°F | 18°C / 65°F | 150 mm | 78% | 75% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit São Paulo?
Our São Paulo guide recommends: April to June or August to September, in the milder, drier shoulder months.
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.
Best time to visit São Paulo →Other Brazil cities in May
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São Paulo in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit São Paulo?
May is a reasonable time for São Paulo: highs around 23°C and about 57 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is São Paulo in May?
Average highs are about 23°C (74°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in São Paulo in May?
São Paulo typically gets around 57 mm of rain in May — some rain.
When is the best time to visit São Paulo?
April to June or August to September, in the milder, drier shoulder months.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around São Paulo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.