January could be a good time to visit Sao Paulo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +81°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in January. However, expect about 21 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 263 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+54°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
263 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sao Paulo has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Sao Paulo in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sao Paulo for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +61°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +73°F.
Is Sao Paulo warm or cold in January?
Sao Paulo is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +68°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Sao Paulo:
Climate in Sao Paulo in January
Sao Paulo weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+81°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+55°F
+54°F
+55°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+95°F
+95°F
Rainfall
219 mm
263 mm
231 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
77%
78%
77%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
10
8
8
Rainy days
19
21
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 219 mm to 263 mm.Humidity rises from 77% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Sao Paulo in January 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 January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Sao Paulo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 90%, leading to total precipitation of around 549 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 94 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January 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 263 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Sao Paulo?
This is the weather in Sao Paulo in January 2023:
1 January
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+77°F
2 January
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+81°F
3 January
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+82°F
4 January
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+80°F
5 January
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+78°F
6 January
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+78°F
7 January
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+70°F
8 January
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+69°F
9 January
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+67°F
10 January
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+75°F
11 January
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+74°F
12 January
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+79°F
13 January
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+82°F
14 January
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+83°F
15 January
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+82°F
16 January
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+84°F
17 January
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+83°F
18 January
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+90°F
19 January
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+91°F
20 January
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+87°F
21 January
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+85°F
22 January
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+87°F
23 January
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+89°F
24 January
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+88°F
25 January
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+87°F
26 January
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+87°F
27 January
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+86°F
28 January
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+76°F
29 January
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+72°F
30 January
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+73°F
31 January
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+74°F
In January 2023 Sao Paulo had 10 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Sao Paulo climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Sao Paulo in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+77°F) and the highest in 2019 (+89°F). The driest year was 1984 with only 161 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 728 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sao Paulo in January:
Is January a good time to visit Sao Paulo?
It’s always a good time to visit Sao Paulo, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Sao Paulo in January?
January 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 January?
Sao Paulo is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Sao Paulo in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sao Paulo in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2022.
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.