Season guide · São Paulo · Brazil
São Paulo in spring
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Fernando Stankuns, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Warming weather, the first rains, the Bienal in even-numbered years and the film festival. Expect highs up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 29 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 14°C (57°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 29
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 7 | 12 h | 3/5 |
| October | 26°C (79°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 12 | 13.3 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 25°C (77°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 29 of the year's roughly 122 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Bienal de São Paulo — contemporary art exhibition in Ibirapuera (even-numbered years, usually September to December)
- October: Mostra Internacional de Cinema — São Paulo International Film Festival (usually late October)
- November: Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos (usually November)
Good choices for spring
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
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
Gallery · Luz
Pinacoteca de São Paulo
The state art museum occupies a 1900 brick building remodelled by Paulo Mendes da Rocha with glass roofs and walkways over its inner courtyards.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · Luz
Museu da Língua Portuguesa
Many exhibits work best if you have some Portuguese or Spanish, but the station building and the projection room appeal to everyone.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
Day trips in spring
- Campos do Jordão (About 3 hours by road) — A mountain resort at about 1,600 metres in the Serra da Mantiqueira, with Swiss-style chalets, fondue restaurants and pine forests.
- Holambra (About 2 hours by road) — A town founded by Dutch immigrants that produces much of Brazil's cut flowers, with a windmill, Dutch-style buildings and flower fields.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit São Paulo?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warming weather, the first rains, the Bienal in even-numbered years and the film festival.
+What is the weather like in São Paulo in spring?
Highs of up to 26°C (79°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 29 rainy days over the season.