Best Time to Visit Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Santos.
Santos does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (February, 26°C / 78.8°F) and driest (August, 109 mm / 4.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July to 26°C / 78.8°F in February, with rainfall from 109 mm / 4.3 in (August) to 323 mm / 12.7 in (February). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santos, São Paulo, Brazil's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Santos'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 20°C68°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| July | 19.2°C66.6°F | 113 mm4.4″ | — |
| June | 19.8°C67.6°F | 121 mm4.8″ | — |
No month at Santos matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santos?
Santos doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on August (driest, ~109 mm / 4.3 in) and February (warmest, 26°C / 78.8°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Brazil's national average.
When is the rainy season in Santos?
The rainy season at Santos, São Paulo runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 223 mm / 8.8 in. The wettest single month is February (323 mm / 12.7 in).
What is the driest month in Santos?
The driest month in Santos is August, averaging about 109 mm / 4.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20°C / 68°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Santos?
The least comfortable months for travel to Santos — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 323 mm / 12.7 in in February, and the coldest month averages 19.2°C / 66.6°F.
Is Santos climate different from Brazil overall?
Yes, usually. Our Santos 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 Santos specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.