São Paulo
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: São Paulo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in São Paulo are typically May, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), July the coldest (average low 12°C), and January the wettest (about 243 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1 | 18.9 | 243 | 9.4 |
| February | 27.0 | 18.6 | 163 | 9.5 |
| March | 26.8 | 18.3 | 139 | 9.7 |
| April | 25.0 | 16.4 | 67 | 9.1 |
| May | 23.1 | 14.1 | 44 | 8.4 |
| June | 21.9 | 12.8 | 45 | 8.1 |
| July | 22.2 | 11.6 | 24 | 9.0 |
| August | 22.9 | 12.5 | 47 | 8.2 |
| September | 26.1 | 14.8 | 45 | 9.2 |
| October | 25.4 | 16.2 | 125 | 8.1 |
| November | 25.4 | 16.1 | 134 | 9.3 |
| December | 27.1 | 18.1 | 157 | 10.0 |
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01 · OverviewSão Paulo, in brief
São Paulo is the capital city of the state of the same name, as well as the most populous city in Brazil, South America, the Americas, and in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres. The city exerts international influence in commerce, finance, culture, gastronomy, arts, fashion, technology, entertainment and media, having been listed by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network as a "City of Film" and the title of "World Capital of Gastronomy", and by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as an alpha global city. It is the largest urban area by population outside Asia and the most populous Portuguese-speaking city in the world. The city's name "São Paulo" honors Paul the Apostle and people from the capital city are known as paulistanos. The city's Latin motto is Non ducor, duco, which translates as "I am not led, I lead".
Frequently Asked Questions about São Paulo
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is São Paulo located and what are its coordinates?
São Paulo is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -23.5475, -46.6361 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of São Paulo?
São Paulo has a recorded population of approximately 12,400,232 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (BRL).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in São Paulo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in São Paulo include pt-BR, es, en, fr, and the circulating currency is BRL.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for São Paulo?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for São Paulo, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.