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Climate in São Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil has a temperate climate. The annual average temperature is about 23.3°C and the city receives roughly 1501 mm of precipitation across 134 rainy days a year, with around 1289 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 28.7°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 17.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Temperate
Comfort score
83/100

Climate overview

São Paulo, Brazil has a temperate climate. The annual average temperature is about 23.3°C and the city receives roughly 1501 mm of precipitation across 134 rainy days a year, with around 1289 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 28.7°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 17.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

São Paulo is classified as Temperate. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average23.3°C
  • Warmest monthJan (28.7°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (17.8°C)
  • Comfort score83/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

São Paulo receives about 1501 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 134 rainy days. The wettest month is Apr and the driest is Aug.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

São Paulo sees an estimated 1289 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

São Paulo monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan28.7°C20.7°C135 mm12116 h
Feb28.5°C20.5°C135 mm12114 h
Mar28°C20°C147 mm1397 h
Apr27.3°C19.3°C159 mm1481 h
May26.6°C18.6°C129 mm1293 h
Jun26°C18°C104 mm9114 h
Jul25.8°C17.8°C92 mm8120 h
Aug26°C18°C86 mm8123 h
Sep26.6°C18.6°C98 mm9121 h
Oct27.3°C19.3°C122 mm11111 h
Nov28°C20°C147 mm1397 h
Dec28.5°C20.5°C147 mm13102 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in São Paulo are Jul, Aug, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    29°C / 21°C

    417 mm rain

  • Autumn

    27°C / 19°C

    435 mm rain

  • Winter

    26°C / 18°C

    282 mm rain

  • Spring

    27°C / 19°C

    367 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

São Paulo has a climate comfort score of 83/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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