Best Time to Visit São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo is at its sunniest and driest in June–August.
The best time to visit São Paulo for sunny, dry weather is June–August — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–September and November; the wetter half falls in October and December–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15.5°C / 59.9°F in July to 21.9°C / 71.4°F in February, with rainfall from 38 mm / 1.5 in (July) to 245 mm / 9.6 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. São Paulo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 16°C60.8°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 15.5°C59.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 16.5°C61.7°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit São Paulo?
The best time to visit São Paulo for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is February averaging 21.9°C / 71.4°F, and the driest is July with about 38 mm / 1.5 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at São Paulo's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in São Paulo?
The rainy season at São Paulo, São Paulo runs through October and December–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 134 mm / 5.3 in. The wettest single month is January (245 mm / 9.6 in).
What is the driest month in São Paulo?
The driest month in São Paulo is July, averaging about 38 mm / 1.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 15.5°C / 59.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting São Paulo?
The least comfortable months for travel to São Paulo — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 245 mm / 9.6 in in January, and the coldest month averages 15.5°C / 59.9°F.
Is São Paulo climate different from Brazil overall?
Yes, usually. Our São Paulo 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 São Paulo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.