Best Time to Visit Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Ribeirão Preto is at its sunniest and driest in May–August.
The best time to visit Ribeirão Preto for sunny, dry weather is May–August — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 18.8°C / 65.8°F in June to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in January, with rainfall from 24 mm / 0.9 in (July) to 273 mm / 10.7 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ribeirão Preto's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 20.4°C68.7°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 18.8°C65.8°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 18.8°C65.8°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.8°C69.4°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ribeirão Preto?
The best time to visit Ribeirão Preto for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is January averaging 24.5°C / 76.1°F, and the driest is July with about 24 mm / 0.9 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ribeirão Preto's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Ribeirão Preto?
The rainy season at Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 136 mm / 5.4 in. The wettest single month is December (273 mm / 10.7 in).
What is the driest month in Ribeirão Preto?
The driest month in Ribeirão Preto is July, averaging about 24 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 18.8°C / 65.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ribeirão Preto?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ribeirão Preto — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 273 mm / 10.7 in in December, and the coldest month averages 18.8°C / 65.8°F.
Is Ribeirão Preto climate different from Brazil overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ribeirão Preto figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Brazil figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Ribeirão Preto specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.