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São Paulo in April
What April is really like in São Paulo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit São Paulo. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Pleasant autumn weather with fewer storms; a good month for walking and parks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 5th-warmest month in São Paulo: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (28°C (82°F)), April is cooler; by May highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 17:53
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
Winter (June–August). Dry and mild with cold snaps, clear skies and Festa Junina; bring a jacket, as many buildings lack heating.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in São Paulo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Avenida Paulista and Bela Vista
Japan House São Paulo
Behind a façade of interlocking hinoki-wood strips designed by Kengo Kuma, Japan House shows free exhibitions on Japanese design, craft and technology, with a shop and a restaurant.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Zoo · Butantã
Instituto Butantan
Go on a weekday morning, and combine it with the University of São Paulo campus next door.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- History
Museum · Centro
Catavento Cultural e Educacional
A hands-on science museum in the eclectic Palácio das Indústrias, near the Parque Dom Pedro II, with sections on the universe, life, ingenuity and society.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Park · Vila Mariana and Moema
Ibirapuera Park
Rent a bike at one of the park's rental points on a weekday morning, then visit the Museu Afro Brasil when the sun gets hot.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 17°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit São Paulo?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit São Paulo?
It is one of the best months to visit São Paulo. Pleasant autumn weather with fewer storms; a good month for walking and parks.
+How warm is São Paulo in April?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in São Paulo in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.