At a glance
| Metric | Santiago | São Paulo |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 30°C | 27°C |
| Coldest month low | 7°C | 12°C |
| Annual rainfall | 329 mm | 1220 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.3 h/day | 9.2 h/day |
| Best months | March–May & August–December | April–September |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Santiago | São Paulo | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 · Excellent | 6.6 · Fair | Santiago |
| February | 9.0 · Excellent | 7.4 · Good | Santiago |
| March | 10.0 · Excellent | 7.7 · Good | Santiago |
| April | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Santiago |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.7 · Excellent | Santiago |
| June | 7.8 · Good | 9.9 · Excellent | São Paulo |
| July | 8.7 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | São Paulo |
| August | 9.3 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | São Paulo |
| September | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Santiago |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.1 · Good | Santiago |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.0 · Good | Santiago |
| December | 9.5 · Excellent | 7.5 · Good | Santiago |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Santiago or São Paulo?
Santiago has the better travel weather in 9 of 12 months, versus 3 for São Paulo — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Santiago?
The best months to visit Santiago are March–May & August–December, 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.
Where should you go next month?
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