São Paulo weather in December
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain. Average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C, with around 20 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While December isn't our top-rated month for São Paulo, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
27°C
Average low
18°C
Rainy days
20 days
Best months to visit
April, May, June, July, August, September
What to do in São Paulo in December
Whatever the weather, São Paulo rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
MASP museum: Latin American art masterpieces
Pinacoteca do Estado: Brazilian modernism and contemporary art
Pinheiros neighborhood boutique shopping and gallery crawl
Vila Mariana food scene: fine dining and street food combo
Nightclub and samba bar crawl: Brazilian music culture
Ibirapuera Park and monument exploration and cycling
What to pack for December
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
27C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
February
27C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
March
26C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
Recommended
April
25C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
May
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
June
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
July
22C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
August
23C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
October
26C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
November
25C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
December (you are here)
27C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
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