2026 Climate Averages

Weather in São Paulo in January

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

January is a wet time to visit São Paulo. São Paulo has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 27°C, lows of 18°C, and approximately 23 rainy days per month.

Avg High

27°C

Avg Low

18°C

Rainy days

23days

Daylight

13.4h

Is January a good time to visit São Paulo?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:33 AM

Sunset

6:59 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 27°C 18°C 23 Wet
February 25°C 18°C 22 Wet
March 25°C 17°C 10 Good
April 25°C 15°C 2 Excellent (best)
May 22°C 12°C 5 Excellent (best)
June 23°C 14°C 7 Good
July 23°C 13°C 3 Good
August 22°C 12°C 7 Good
September 27°C 16°C 4 Excellent (best)
October 27°C 16°C 11 Excellent (best)
November 25°C 15°C 14 Wet
December 27°C 18°C 27 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

Planning a trip to São Paulo?

Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit São Paulo? +

January is typically Wet for visiting São Paulo, with average highs of 27°C and around 23 rainy days.

What should I pack for São Paulo in January? +

With highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in São Paulo in January? +

São Paulo typically sees around 23 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in São Paulo in January? +

In January, São Paulo gets approximately 13.4 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in São Paulo? +

No, January is not peak season in São Paulo. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit São Paulo? +

The best months to visit São Paulo are April, May, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Sao_Paulo)

Last Updated: January 2026

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