What is the weather like in Sao Paulo in May?

Expect temperatures between 14°C and 23°C with 14% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Sao Paulo in May?

Sao Paulo in May scores 66/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Recommended for planning your trip.

Who should visit Sao Paulo in May?

May in Sao Paulo is ideal for: Budget travelers, Outdoor enthusiasts, Cultural tourists, Honeymoon couples, Business travelers.

Sao Paulo Weather in May | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

23°C

Hottest around day 3

Avg Low

14°C

Coolest around day 30

Rainy Days

0days

14% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Essential Travel Info for Sao Paulo

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Currency

BRL

R$ Brazilian real

Language

Portuguese

Driving

Right side

Safety

Moderate Safety

GPI: 2.465

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Airport traffic data & seasonal patterns

Major Hub

100/ 100

Traffic Index

Extremely busy airport

Peak Daily Arrivals

slots per day

Peak

Jun

Low

Feb

Monthly Traffic Distribution

400

Jan

342

Feb

370

Mar

464

Apr

466

May

1604

Jun

1165

Jul

452

Aug

468

Sep

406

Oct

438

Nov

429

Dec

Traffic Level

Low Season

Key Connections

Porto Alegre Salgado Filho (POA)

Recife Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre (REC)

Curitiba Afonso Pena (CWB)

Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves (CNF)

Salvador Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães (SSA)

Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

9 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

There iselevated chikungunya riskin Brazil.Chikungunya vaccinationmay be considered for people traveling or moving to this location if they are planning to stay for an extended period of time (for example, 6 months or more).

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Brazil.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Brazil. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Brazil.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Brazil take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.Transmission areasAll areas in the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Rondônia, and RoraimaPresent in the states of Maranhão, Mato Grosso, and Pará, but rare cases in their capital cities (São Luis [capital of Maranhão], Cuiabá [capital of Mato Grosso], Belém [capital of Pará])Rare cases and sporadic foci of transmission in rural and forested areas in the states of Espírito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, Piauí, Rio de Janeiro, São Paolo, and TocantinsNo malaria transmission in the cities of Brasília (the capital), Rio de Janeiro, or São PaoloNo malaria transmission at Iguaçu FallsDrug resistanceChloroquineSpeciesP. vivax(90%)P. falciparum(10%)Recommended chemoprophylaxisAtovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine2Areas with rare cases: No chemoprophylaxis recommended (insect bite precautions and mosquito avoidance only)4Updated April 23, 2025See footnotes

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Source: CDC Travelers' Health

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Is May a Good Time to Visit Sao Paulo?

👍Recommended for planning your trip(66/100)

Short Answer

Shoulder-season May in Sao Paulo delivers: 23°C comfortable weather, 14% rain chance, and significant savings as visitor numbers sit at 29% capacity.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Very high humidity

81% average humidity

Off-peak season - fewer crowds

Only 29% of peak - better deals and quiet crowds

Ideal temperature range

22.6°C - perfect for sightseeing and outdoor activities

Excellent dry conditions

Only 14% rain probability - ideal for outdoor activities

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Schistosomiasis

Good For

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Budget travelers
Off-peak pricing with acceptable weather conditions
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Outdoor enthusiasts
Ideal hiking conditions: 22.6°C, 14% rain chance
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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 100/100 with romantic weather conditions
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Elderly travelers
81% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Sao Paulo in May averages 23°C with 14% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Sao Paulo in May

What are the temperatures in Sao Paulo in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C, nights drop to 14°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Sao Paulo in May?

Expect around 0 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Sao Paulo in May?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is May peak season in Sao Paulo?

This is typically peak season with higher prices. Book 2-3 months ahead.

Sao Paulo Weather in May

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