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São Paulo in November
What November is really like in São Paulo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Warm and increasingly stormy; Formula 1 brings a busy race weekend at Interlagos.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 7th-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 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (26°C (79°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:14
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
Summer (December–March). Hot and humid with almost daily afternoon thunderstorms, occasional flooding, Carnival and quieter business districts in January.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · Centro
Theatro Municipal
Tickets for many concerts are inexpensive; check the season programme rather than only taking the tour.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- After dark
- Couples
Architecture · Centro
Edifício Copan
Oscar Niemeyer's wave-shaped residential block of more than 1,000 apartments is one of the largest buildings in Brazil and a symbol of the city's modernist ambition.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Photo spot
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
Viewpoint · Centro
Terraço Itália
The restaurant and bar at the top of the 46-floor Edifício Itália, opposite the Copan, has one of the classic views over the Centro, especially at sunset.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 17°C and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit São Paulo?
A shoulder-season month, 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 November a good time to visit São Paulo?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm and increasingly stormy; Formula 1 brings a busy race weekend at Interlagos.
+How warm is São Paulo in November?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in São Paulo in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.