Climate Insights for São Paulo

Greater São Paulo, Brazil

Hottest
February
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
July
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
January
220 mm rain8.6 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in São Paulo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1,187 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 220 mm of rainfall. São Paulo is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in São Paulo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 46.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.6 in of rainfall. São Paulo is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 20°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°AprMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 15°JunMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°JulMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°AugMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°SepMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°OctMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°NovMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°F
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São Paulo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.São Paulo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 82°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 220mmFebPrecipitation: 164mmMarPrecipitation: 137mmAprPrecipitation: 60mmMayPrecipitation: 44mmJunPrecipitation: 46mmJulPrecipitation: 20mmAugPrecipitation: 52mmSepPrecipitation: 48mmOctPrecipitation: 121mmNovPrecipitation: 125mmDecPrecipitation: 150mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.6inFebPrecipitation: 6.5inMarPrecipitation: 5.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inJunPrecipitation: 1.8inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inAugPrecipitation: 2inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inOctPrecipitation: 4.8inNovPrecipitation: 4.9inDecPrecipitation: 5.9in
Precipitation

São Paulo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,187 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 220 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 20 mm. That's 200 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.São Paulo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.8 in. That's 7.9 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 12km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

São Paulo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.São Paulo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr21°69°F
May18°65°F
Jun17°63°F
Jul17°62°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep20°68°F
Oct21°69°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit São Paulo is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 45 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit São Paulo is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 82°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for São Paulo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for São Paulo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C67 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
220 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C67 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C63 °F
26 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
23 °C73 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
24 °C74 °F
11 km/h7 mph
52 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
26 °C78 °F
12 km/h7 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in