Weather and climate in Sao Paulo (São Paulo)

The climate of São Paulo is subtropical, with a cool, relatively dry season from June to August and a hot, rainy season from November to March.
São Paulo is the largest city on the American continent and is located in southern Brazil, just south of the Tropic of Capricorn, at an altitude of 800 meters (2,600 feet). The coast of the Atlantic Ocean is located about 65 km (40 mi) from the center and 35 km (25 mi) from the southern outskirts of the city.
Given that it is exposed to different air masses (cool air from the ocean, warm air from inland areas, sometimes even cold air of Antarctic origin), the weather in São Paulo is often variable, in fact there can be quite cool days in summer, with highs of 20/23 °C (68/73 °F) in January, as well as hot days in winter, with highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and above.
From June to 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 July 2013, there was a day with a maximum temperature of 10 °C (50 °F).
In addition, fog can form in winter, especially on the outskirts of the city, where the temperature is also slightly lower.
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.
In October 2014, the temperature reached 38 °C (100 °F).

Best Time

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The best time to visit São Paulo is from June to August, being the coolest and driest of the year. It must be said that sometimes it can get a bit cold. In May, temperatures are similar to winter, but it rains more often.
In April and September, the temperatures are a bit higher, and the rains are not too frequent. In September, there can be cool days, while in some periods it can be very hot.
Probably the best time is from mid-April to mid-May.

Sao Paulo - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 18.3 °C (65.0 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1455 millimeters (57.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (August) to 240 mm (9.4 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2005 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Sao Paulo - 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 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 240 mm (9.4 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 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 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (68.1 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 215 mm (8.5 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (66.8 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 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 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14.1 °C (57.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 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 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.3 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F) and a maximum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 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 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.3 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 9 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 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 11 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 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.4 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 13 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 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).