São José Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
São José has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in São José remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in March to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, August.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 23°C during the colder months. 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 1208 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in São José shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in May, with an average of 183 mm of precipitation over 26 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 41 mm of rainfall over 16 rainy days. 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 offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between January (8.9 hours daily) and June (5.9 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in São José.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 80%. In February, 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
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May and June.
March has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 183 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 41 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 266 hours of sunshine.
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