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São Paulo in February
What February is really like in São Paulo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Pablo Trincado, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Hot and stormy, with Carnival filling the streets with blocos and the samba-school parades at the Sambódromo.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the warmest month in São Paulo: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 28 days. Compared with January (28°C (82°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:47
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
Autumn (March–May). Warm, increasingly dry days, cooler nights and the Virada Cultural; comfortable for walking.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Carnival — street blocos and samba-school parades at the Anhembi Sambódromo (February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Architecture · Pompeia
SESC Pompeia
Lina Bo Bardi converted a former drum factory into a leisure and cultural centre, adding two concrete towers linked by aerial walkways with irregular 'cave' windows.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Avenida Paulista and Bela Vista
Japan House São Paulo
Pair it with the Instituto Moreira Salles a few doors along, which also has free photography exhibitions.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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
Street · Avenida Paulista and Bela Vista
Avenida Paulista
Come on a Sunday, walk from Consolação to Paraíso, and drop into Japan House and the Instituto Moreira Salles on the way.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Shopping
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 19°C and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit São Paulo?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and August–October are better overall. Compare every month.
São Paulo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit São Paulo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and stormy, with Carnival filling the streets with blocos and the samba-school parades at the Sambódromo.
+How warm is São Paulo in February?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in São Paulo in February?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.