Sao Paulo Weather & Climate: 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.

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Temperature ranges by month

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 days. For more details, please visit our Sao Paulo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Relative humidity over the year