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A Guide to Sao Paulo Climate and Brazilian Weather!
Although the Sao Paulo climate may not be as hot and humid as you’d find elsewhere in the country, the humid subtropical climate is very conducive to the many outdoor activities enjoyed by Paulistas and visitors to the area.
Geologically, the Tropic of Capricorn passes overtop the city of Sao Paulo, causing the average annual temperature along the coastline to be about 20 degrees Celcius. Summer months in Sao Paulo run between September and March, with winter falling between April and August. The average temperature in winter is around 16 C, though winter nights are known to dip as low as 12 C in July – it’s quite rare to ever have weather colder than this, however.
Winter is also the dry season in Sao Paulo, with most of the rain coming in the early months of the year. Rain seems to come in concentrated bursts over a few days, instead of being spread out across a few months, and more often than not the city streets will flood due to overflow – the city receives about 53 inches of rainfall per year. Unfortunately, Sao Paulo hasn’t dealt with this problem, although it occurs annually – your best bet on a rainy day is to stay inside, avoid the inevitable traffic congestion, and let the Sao Paulo climate work itself out!
The hottest month of the year in the Sao Paulo climate is February, where the average temperature is 22 C, though record temperatures have been documented at 35 C. It is quite rare for a summer day to hit above 30 C, which has actually done wonders for the Sao Paulo economy. This means there are rarely days where it is too hot or too cold outside, making the city a pleasant place to visit for tourists the whole year around!
This lesser amount of humidity has also saved Sao Paulo from many natural weather conditions that occur in tropical climates. Neither Sao Paulo city nor the coastline has ever been victim to a tropical cyclone, and it is extremely rare to hear of tornados in this part of the country. In addition, the last time there was recorded snow in Sao Paulo was in 1918!
The mild nature of the Sao Paulo climate means that almost any time you visit, you won’t need to worry about temperature extremes or unfortunate natural disasters. Almost every day is a beach day, though if you’re concerned about the rainfall early in the year, try visiting the warmer months of October or November, or even mid-March.
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