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Best time to visit Sao Paulo: month by month
Short answer
April to June and August to October are mild and drier, with highs of about 21–26°C. Summer (December to March) is hot and very rainy (15–26 rainy days a month), and winter is cool, with highs of 21–23°C and nights down to 11–13°C.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 19°C | 26 | low |
| Feb | 27°C | 18°C | 20 | high |
| Mar | 27°C | 18°C | 16 | medium |
| Apr | 24°C | 15°C | 13 | medium |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 5 | medium |
| Jun | 21°C | 12°C | 7 | high |
| Jul | 22°C | 11°C | 2 | low |
| Aug | 23°C | 13°C | 5 | medium |
| Sep | 26°C | 14°C | 9 | medium |
| Oct | 25°C | 16°C | 19 | medium |
| Nov | 26°C | 16°C | 15 | high |
| Dec | 27°C | 17°C | 20 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Autumn (Mar–May)
Highs fall from 27°C in March to 23°C in May, and rain drops from 16 to 5 days a month. A very good time to visit.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Dry and mild by day (21–23°C), chilly at night (11–13°C). Air pollution can rise on dry days.
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Highs of 25–26°C; September is still fairly dry, while October and November bring 15–19 rainy days.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Warm and wet: highs of about 27°C, lows of 17–19°C and 20–26 rainy days, with afternoon storms that can flood streets. Carnival falls in February or March.
Events worth planning around
- Carnival, with samba school parades at the Sambódromo do Anhembi and street blocos (February or March)
- São Paulo Pride Parade on Avenida Paulista (usually May or June)
- Festa de Nossa Senhora Achiropita in Bixiga (August)
- Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos (usually November)
- São Paulo Art Biennial at Ibirapuera (September to December, even-numbered years)
When to avoid
January and February are the rainiest months, with frequent storms and flooding. Trade-fair and Grand Prix weeks raise hotel prices.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit São Paulo?
April to June and August to October, with highs of 21–26°C and less rain.
Does it rain a lot in São Paulo?
Yes in summer: January has about 26 rainy days. Winter is much drier.
Is São Paulo cold in winter?
Days are mild at 21–23°C, but nights can drop to 11–13°C, and homes are rarely heated.