Sao Paulo Travel Guide: Sao Paulo Geography and Climate
São Paulo is located on the Brazilian highland plateau around 800 meters above sea level though only 70 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. Towards the north of the city, higher elevations are prevalent with the Serra da Cantareira where the Atlantic rainforest also begins. The two rivers that run through the city – Tietê and its tributary Pinheiros – are now grossly contaminated although a clean-up project is currently underway. Broadleaf evergreens are the native trees to the area, and these have been supplemented by various non-native species, most notably the eucalyptus.
São Paulo has a humid sub-tropical climate meaning that temperatures are rarely scorching. It can be drenched with rain in the summer months (Dec-Mar). Its location on a plateau means that temperatures are usually moderate; they can drop below 15°C, although this is unusual.
| Weather averages for São Paulo | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Average high °C (°F) | Daily Mean °C (°F) | Average low °C (°F) | Precipitation mm (inches)5 Star |
| Jan | 27 (81) |
23 (73) |
19 (66) |
24 (9.4) |
| Feb | 28 (86.4) |
23 (73) |
19 (66) |
20 (7.9) |
| Mar | 27 (81) |
23 (73) |
18 (64) |
14 (5.5) |
| Apr | 25 (77) |
21 (70) |
17 (63) |
5 (2) |
| May | 23 (73) |
18 (64) |
15 (59) |
4 (1.6) |
| Jun | 21 (70) |
17 (63) |
13 (55) |
3 (1.2) |
| Jul | 21 (70) |
17 (63) |
12 (54) |
2 (0.8) |
| Aug | 22 (72) |
18 (64) |
3 (55) |
3 (1.2) |
| Sep | 22 (72) |
18 (64) |
13 (55) |
5 (2) |
| Oct | 25 (77) |
20 (68) |
15 (59) |
14 (5.5) |
| Nov | 25 (77) |
21 (70) |
17 (63) |
12 (4.7) |
| Dec | 26 (79) |
22 (72) |
18 (64) |
19 (7.5) |
| Year | 24 (75) |
20 (68) |
16 (61) |
135 (53.1) |
| Source: World Meteorological Organization (obtained from Wikipedia) | ||||
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