São José Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in São José varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to pleasant.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in São José experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in February to a pleasant 21°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 13°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
São José has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1693 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in São José, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 219 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 90 mm over 14 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our São José Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
São José enjoys sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 6.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. September, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 83%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit São José in Brazil
During the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, September and December.
February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 219 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 90 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 188 hours of sunshine.
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