Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
São Paulo · Brazil
At a glance
| Metric | Rio de Janeiro | São Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 30°C | 27°C |
| Coldest month low | 18°C | 12°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1154 mm | 1220 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 9.8 h/day | 9.2 h/day |
| Best months | May–September | April–September |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Rio de Janeiro | São Paulo | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8 · Fair | 6.6 · Fair | São Paulo |
| February | 5.6 · Fair | 7.4 · Good | São Paulo |
| March | 6.7 · Fair | 7.7 · Good | São Paulo |
| April | 8.8 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | São Paulo |
| May | 9.6 · Excellent | 9.7 · Excellent | São Paulo |
| June | 9.5 · Excellent | 9.9 · Excellent | São Paulo |
| July | 9.8 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | São Paulo |
| August | 9.3 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | São Paulo |
| September | 9.4 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | São Paulo |
| October | 8.1 · Good | 8.1 · Good | — |
| November | 8.0 · Good | 8.0 · Good | — |
| December | 6.3 · Fair | 7.5 · Good | São Paulo |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo?
São Paulo has the better travel weather in 10 of 12 months, versus 0 for Rio de Janeiro — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?
The best months to visit Rio de Janeiro are May–September, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit São Paulo?
The best months to visit São Paulo are April–September, based on six years of climate data.
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