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Sao Paulo in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Sao Paulo in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Sao Paulo, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Sao Paulo in December 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Sao Paulo in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +81°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 21 rainy days in the month and around 216 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
216 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sao Paulo has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Sao Paulo in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sao Paulo for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +86°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +75°F.

Is Sao Paulo warm or cold in December?

Sao Paulo is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +66°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is one of the warmest months in Sao Paulo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sao Paulo in December

Sao Paulo weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+79°F+81°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+50°F+55°F+54°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+95°F+95°F
Rainfall
168 mm216 mm265 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%77%78%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
211
Cloudy days
421
Rainy days
202121
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +81°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 168 mm to 216 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in November to 1 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Sao Paulo in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Sao Paulo is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Sao Paulo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 96 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Sao Paulo, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sao Paulo wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 265 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Sao Paulo?

This is the weather in Sao Paulo in December 2023:
1 December
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+84°F
2 December
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+90°F
3 December
☀️
+90°F
4 December
☀️
+91°F
5 December
☁️
+83°F
6 December
☁️
+90°F
7 December
☀️
+93°F
8 December
🌧️
+85°F
9 December
☁️
+69°F
10 December
☁️
+78°F
11 December
🌧️
+79°F
12 December
☁️
+75°F
13 December
☁️
+85°F
14 December
☀️
+87°F
15 December
☀️
+90°F
16 December
☀️
+93°F
17 December
☀️
+88°F
18 December
☀️
+90°F
19 December
☁️
+88°F
20 December
☁️
+83°F
21 December
☁️
+87°F
22 December
☁️
+88°F
23 December
☁️
+86°F
24 December
☁️
+89°F
25 December
☀️
+91°F
26 December
🌧️
+81°F
27 December
☁️
+79°F
28 December
☀️
+89°F
29 December
☀️
+93°F
30 December
☁️
+83°F
31 December
☁️
+75°F
In December 2023 Sao Paulo had 13 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sao Paulo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sao Paulo in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+74°F) and the highest in 2001 (+80°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 1215 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2680 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sao Paulo in December:

Is December a good time to visit Sao Paulo?

It’s always a good time to visit Sao Paulo, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Sao Paulo in December?

December is warm in Sao Paulo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Sao Paulo rainy in December?

Sao Paulo is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Sao Paulo in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sao Paulo in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Brazil

Check out the weather for other cities in Brazil.

Monthly weather in Sao Paulo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sao Paulo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.