Best time to visit Sao Paulo
The best months to visit Sao Paulo are June, August and July, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
June, August and July score best for Sao Paulo weather:
- June23° / 14°CJune is dry-season cool, with clearer views from Farol Santander and easy museum days.
- July23° / 13°CJuly is the coolest and driest month, excellent for parks and walking if nights include a jacket.
- August25° / 14°CAugust is dry with low humidity at times, making outdoor markets pleasant but dusty.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sao Paulo weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 20° | 240 | 18 | 13h |
| February | 29° | 20° | 215 | 16 | 13h |
| March | 28° | 19° | 160 | 13 | 12h |
| April | 27° | 18° | 75 | 9 | 11h |
| May | 24° | 15° | 75 | 9 | 11h |
| JuneBest weather | 23° | 14° | 55 | 6 | 11h |
| JulyBest weather | 23° | 13° | 45 | 7 | 11h |
| AugustBest weather | 25° | 14° | 40 | 7 | 11h |
| September | 26° | 15° | 80 | 9 | 12h |
| October | 27° | 17° | 125 | 11 | 13h |
| November | 27° | 18° | 145 | 13 | 13h |
| December | 28° | 19° | 200 | 16 | 13h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Sao Paulo month by month
January
Sao Paulo in January: 28.6°C high, 19.9°C low, 240mm rain over 18 days, 13.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
February
Sao Paulo in February: 28.9°C high, 20°C low, 215mm rain over 16 days, 12.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
São Paulo Carnival
March
Sao Paulo in March: 28°C high, 19.4°C low, 160mm rain over 13 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
April
Sao Paulo in April: 26.5°C high, 17.8°C low, 75mm rain over 9 days, 11.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Virada Cultural
May
Sao Paulo in May: 23.7°C high, 15.3°C low, 75mm rain over 9 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Virada Cultural
JuneBest weather
Sao Paulo in June: 23.3°C high, 14.1°C low, 55mm rain over 6 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Gay Pride Parade
JulyBest weather
Sao Paulo in July: 23.2°C high, 13.4°C low, 45mm rain over 7 days, 10.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AugustBest weather
Sao Paulo in August: 24.6°C high, 13.9°C low, 40mm rain over 7 days, 11.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
September
Sao Paulo in September: 25.5°C high, 15.2°C low, 80mm rain over 9 days, 11.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Sao Paulo in October: 26.6°C high, 16.6°C low, 125mm rain over 11 days, 12.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
Sao Paulo in November: 26.8°C high, 17.5°C low, 145mm rain over 13 days, 13.2h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
December
Sao Paulo in December: 28.2°C high, 19°C low, 200mm rain over 16 days, 13.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
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