, 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
, 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.
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.
, however, sometimes cool, winter-like weather can return. The rains become more frequent, especially in October.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.2 °C, with a minimum of
19.9 °C and a maximum of
28.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
240 mm, 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 of
10.6 kph.
February, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.5 °C, with a minimum of
20 °C and a maximum of
28.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
215 mm, 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 of
10.3 kph.
March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.7 °C, with a minimum of
19.4 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
160 mm, 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 of
10.6 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.2 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
26.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, 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 of
10.1 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.5 °C, with a minimum of
15.3 °C and a maximum of
23.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, 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 of
9.8 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.7 °C, with a minimum of
14.1 °C and a maximum of
23.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, 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 of
8.8 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.3 °C, with a minimum of
13.4 °C and a maximum of
23.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, 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 of
9 kph.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.2 °C, with a minimum of
13.9 °C and a maximum of
24.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, 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 of
9.9 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.3 °C, with a minimum of
15.2 °C and a maximum of
25.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, 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 of
11.4 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.6 °C, with a minimum of
16.6 °C and a maximum of
26.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, 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 of
11.9 kph.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.1 °C, with a minimum of
17.5 °C and a maximum of
26.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, 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 of
12.4 kph.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.6 °C, with a minimum of
19 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
200 mm, 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 of
12 kph.