Sao Paulo weather in January (Sao Paulo State, Brazil)

How is the weather in Sao Paulo in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Sao Paulo generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Sao Paulo in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 251 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Typically around 25 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 170 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sao Paulo. April, May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sao Paulo climate page with graphs.

 

Sao Paulo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 83%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 251 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in January

Find out more about the weather in Brazil in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Sao Paulo in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sao Paulo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Brazil? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Brazil. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.