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When to go · São Paulo

São Paulo in May

Great month. Inside São Paulo's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
23°C / 15°C
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
Brazil overall
Prices
Low
Brazil overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for São Paulo

Inside São Paulo's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • São PauloHighs around 23 °C, lows around 15 °C, rain on about 7 days
  • Rio and the Southeast coast, Brazil · Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Ilha Grande, São Paulobest weather

    Hot, humid summers with heavy downpours and floods (December–March); dry, sunny, 20–26 °C winters are the sightseeing season. São Paulo is cooler and rainier.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Brazil overall
Low
Prices · Brazil overall
Low

Brazil overall: Good value: pleasant Rio, Iguaçu and São Paulo; Amazon high water.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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