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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Sao Paulo.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sao Paulo - and find the best time to visit.
The temperature in Sao Paulo remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 23°C (73°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 19°C (66°F) in February to 12°C (54°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Sao Paulo has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1540 mm (61 in) of rainfall annually. Sao Paulo can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 251 mm (9.9 in) of precipitation over 25 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 46 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation spread across 11 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sao Paulo Precipitation page.
Sao Paulo experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 6.2 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 5.0 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sao Paulo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 80%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
April, May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Sao Paulo. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions. Sao Paulo has a distinct rainy season from December to March.
Daytime highs range from 23°C (73°F) in July to 29°C (84°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 12°C (54°F) to 19°C (66°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1540 mm (61 in). January is the wettest month with 251 mm (9.9 in), while August is the driest with 46 mm (1.8 in).
Sao Paulo receives around 1,998 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 187 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 150 hours.
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