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São Paulo in September
What September is really like in São Paulo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ricardo Migliani, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit São Paulo. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Spring arrives with warmer days and the first rains; the São Paulo Bienal opens in even-numbered years.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 9th-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 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with August (24°C (75°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:03
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:00
- Daylight
- About 12 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, September 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 September
- Bienal de São Paulo — contemporary art exhibition in Ibirapuera (even-numbered years, usually September to December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Centro
Terraço Itália
Arrive just before sunset for a drink and watch the skyline lights come on.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
Street · Avenida Paulista and Bela Vista
Avenida Paulista
São Paulo's signature avenue mixes bank towers, cultural centres, bookshops and the Parque Trianon, a fragment of Atlantic forest opposite MASP.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Shopping
- Architecture
Museum · Avenida Paulista and Bela Vista
MASP – São Paulo Museum of Art
Check the museum's site for its free-entry day, and look at the backs of the easels, where each work's label is placed.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Market · Centro
Mercado Municipal (Mercadão)
The 1933 municipal market, with large stained-glass windows showing farm and market scenes, sells tropical fruit, spices, cheeses and cured meats.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 14°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit São Paulo?
One of the best months to visit São Paulo, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May, August and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit São Paulo?
It is one of the best months to visit São Paulo. Spring arrives with warmer days and the first rains; the São Paulo Bienal opens in even-numbered years.
+How warm is São Paulo in September?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in São Paulo in September?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.