Sao Paulo Weather in January
Brazil · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high27°C (81°F)
Avg low19°C (65°F)
Rainfall221 mm (8.7 in)
RatingPoor 3.7/10
In January, Sao Paulo has average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 19°C (65°F). January is summer in Brazil. The month is very wet, with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain spread over 24 days, making it the wettest month of the year. Humidity averages 83%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 13.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Sao Paulo?
January is not the best time to visit Sao Paulo (3.7/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in May to August.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 27°C (81°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 19°C (65°F) |
| Daily mean | 23°C (73°F) |
| Rainfall | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 24 |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Cloud cover | 78% |
| Daylight | 13.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.2 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with 50 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Sao Paulo in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Sao Paulo weather in other months
Jan27°C / 19°C221 mmPoorFeb28°C / 18°C168 mmPoorMar27°C / 18°C147 mmPoorApr26°C / 16°C80 mmGoodMay23°C / 13°C60 mmExcellentJun22°C / 12°C56 mmExcellentJul23°C / 11°C56 mmExcellentAug25°C / 12°C37 mmExcellentSep27°C / 14°C69 mmExcellentOct28°C / 16°C108 mmFairNov27°C / 16°C136 mmFairDec28°C / 18°C171 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit Sao PauloFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Arequipa25°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Trujillo27°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Lima26°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Callao26°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Bogota20°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Buenos Aires28°C · 96 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Guarulhos27°C · 214 mm
- Campinas29°C · 228 mm
- Curitiba27°C · 209 mm
- Rio de Janeiro29°C · 220 mm
- Florianopolis29°C · 187 mm
- Belo Horizonte27°C · 201 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.