Weather and climate in Sao José Dos Campos (São Paulo)

The climate of São José dos Campos is subtropical, with a cool, dry season from mid-May to mid-August and a hot, rainy season from November to March.
The city is located in southern Brazil, just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, in the state of Sao Paulo, north-east of the state capital and at an altitude of 600 meters (2,000 feet).
From mid-May to mid-August, the dry period, is the winter of the southern hemisphere. During this period, there can sometimes be outbursts of cold air from the south, and the night temperature can drop to about 5 °C (41 °F) or even below.
In addition, fog or haze forms quite often in winter.
From mid-August to October, in spring, the temperature rises and there can be very hot periods, however, sometimes cool, winter-like weather can return. The rains become more frequent, especially in October.

Best Time

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The best time to visit São José dos Campos is from mid-May to mid-August, being the coolest and driest of the year. It must be said that at night it can be a bit cold, so you can choose the month of April, when temperatures are higher, although the rains are more abundant. In September, temperatures are similar to those of April, but it is more likely to be very hot.

Sao José Dos Campos - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 24.9 °C (76.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1155 millimeters (45.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest month (July) to 200 mm (7.9 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2070 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Sao José Dos Campos - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.6 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in January 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in January 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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February, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (67.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in February 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in February 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in March 1997.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in March 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.3 °C (81.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in April 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (58 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in May 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in May 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.7 °C (54.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in June 2016.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in June 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in July 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in July 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.3 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in August 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in August 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in September 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.1 °C (62.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.7 °C (81.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in October 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in November 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in November 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in December 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).