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Sao Paulo in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Sao Paulo in May 2024

OK Weather
Warm
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Cloudy
May could be a good time to visit Sao Paulo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +73°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in May. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 76 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sao Paulo has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Sao Paulo in May

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

Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +45°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +72°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 43% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +64°F.

Is Sao Paulo warm or cold in May?

Sao Paulo is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +59°F.

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

May is one of the coolest months in Sao Paulo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sao Paulo in May

Sao Paulo weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+77°F+73°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+48°F+39°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+90°F+84°F
Rainfall
97 mm76 mm61 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
78%77%76%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1018 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
468
Cloudy days
171817
Rainy days
975
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting colder in May. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 97 mm to 76 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 4 to 6.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Sao Paulo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 35 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 May in Sao Paulo?

This is the weather in Sao Paulo in May 2023:
1 May
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+81°F
2 May
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+80°F
3 May
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+83°F
4 May
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+71°F
5 May
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+65°F
6 May
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+67°F
7 May
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+64°F
8 May
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+68°F
9 May
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+71°F
10 May
☁️
+73°F
11 May
☀️
+75°F
12 May
🌧️
+73°F
13 May
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+73°F
14 May
☁️
+76°F
15 May
🌧️
+74°F
16 May
🌧️
+73°F
17 May
☀️
+64°F
18 May
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+54°F
19 May
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+56°F
20 May
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+63°F
21 May
☀️
+67°F
22 May
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+70°F
23 May
☀️
+73°F
24 May
☀️
+75°F
25 May
☀️
+75°F
26 May
☀️
+75°F
27 May
☀️
+76°F
28 May
☀️
+77°F
29 May
☀️
+78°F
30 May
☀️
+75°F
31 May
🌧️
+64°F
In May 2023 Sao Paulo had 18 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 31%. 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 May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2004 (+71°F) and the highest in 2016 (+79°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 19 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 210 mm.

FAQ

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

Is May a good time to visit Sao Paulo?

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

Can you sunbathe in Sao Paulo in May?

May 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 May?

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

Is it sunny in Sao Paulo in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sao Paulo in May, 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, 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.