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

Is May a good time to explore Sao Paulo weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Sao Paulo during May is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Sao Paulo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time 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 May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 182 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Sao Paulo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sao Paulo.

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