São Paulo Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
São Paulo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 28°C / 82°F in February, the warmest month, and drop to 22°C / 72°F in July, the coldest. Overnight lows in July average 11°C / 53°F. São Paulo receives about 1278 mm of rain a year across roughly 158 wet days, with January the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in São Paulo
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 65°F | 243 mm | 25 |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 65°F | 163 mm | 20 |
| March | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 65°F | 144 mm | 17 |
| April | 25°C / 76°F | 16°C / 61°F | 85 mm | 13 |
| May | 24°C / 74°F | 14°C / 57°F | 35 mm | 5 |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 13°C / 55°F | 32 mm | 7 |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 53°F | 19 mm | 3 |
| August | 24°C / 74°F | 12°C / 54°F | 39 mm | 5 |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 58°F | 46 mm | 7 |
| October | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 60°F | 148 mm | 18 |
| November | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 136 mm | 17 |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 18°C / 64°F | 188 mm | 21 |
Best time to visit São Paulo
July, June, May offer the most comfortable weather in São Paulo: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — July averages 22°C (72°F); June averages 22°C (71°F); May averages 24°C (74°F).
São Paulo climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in São Paulo?
- February is the hottest month in São Paulo, with average daytime highs of 28°C / 82°F and overnight lows of 19°C / 65°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in São Paulo?
- July is the coldest month in São Paulo, with average highs of 22°C / 72°F and lows of 11°C / 53°F.
- How much rain does São Paulo get a year?
- São Paulo receives about 1278 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 158 wet days. January is the wettest month (243 mm on average) and July the driest (19 mm).
- When is the best time to visit São Paulo?
- July, June, May are the most comfortable months in São Paulo: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in São Paulo →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the São Paulo weather page.