Month guide · São Paulo · Brazil
São Paulo in August
What August is really like in São Paulo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit São Paulo. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Dry and sunny, the driest month, with warming afternoons.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 8th-warmest month in São Paulo: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with July (22°C (72°F)), August is warmer; by September highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
Spring (September–November). Warming weather, the first rains, the Bienal in even-numbered years and the film festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August 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 August
August has no major recurring festival in São Paulo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Street · Vila Madalena
Beco do Batman
A sloping alley in Vila Madalena where every wall, step and garage door is covered in murals and graffiti that change regularly.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Centro
Farol Santander
Go on a clear afternoon and look north-west for the Copan's curving façade and the Edifício Itália.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 13°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit São Paulo?
One of the best months to visit São Paulo. The other best months are April–May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit São Paulo?
It is one of the best months to visit São Paulo. Dry and sunny, the driest month, with warming afternoons.
+How warm is São Paulo in August?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in São Paulo in August?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.