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São Paulo in December

Short answer

In December, São Paulo averages highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and lows of 19 °C (66 °F), with about 231 mm of rain spread over roughly 13 days. December is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be high this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
Most reviewed activity in São PauloSão Paulo Complete Tour★ 9.4 · 177 reviews · from US$ 77 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Temperature
28 / 19 °C
high / low
Rain
231 mm
13 days
Daylight
13h35
sunset at 18:49
Crowds
High
1 public holiday

What to expect in São Paulo in December

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

December finds São Paulo in the middle of summer. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. It is one of the busiest times of the year: the destination fills up, rates go up and the best hotels sell out early. Book ahead or choose weekdays. It rains fairly often, so keep an indoor plan handy for gray days.

Myllena Vieira · Editor at Visite
Crowds
Crowd level: high

December is high season: the destination fills up, the most popular attractions have lines, and it pays to book ahead.

Prices
Rates: high · ~R$ 547

High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead. The average nightly rate for lodging in São Paulo is around R$ 547 (Brazilian reais), depending on the date.

Tours and tickets

Things to do in São Paulo in December

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São Paulo Complete Tour
9.4· 177 reviews

São Paulo Complete Tour

Come with us to discover all the most iconic places in São Paulo. Along the way, you'll see fantastic buildings, and a lot of world-class art!

7 h
from US$ 77
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Day Trip to Campos do Jordão
9· 120 reviews

Day Trip to Campos do Jordão

Known as the 'Brazilian Switzerland', escape the heat of Sao Paulo and fall in love with the alpine scenery on this day trip to Campos do Jordão.

12 h
from US$ 116
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Day Trip to Aparecida
9.6· 77 reviews

Day Trip to Aparecida

Explore the city of Aparecida and visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, one of the biggest in the world.

10 h
from US$ 109
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Day Trip to Santos, Sao Vicente and Guarujá
9.1· 61 reviews

Day Trip to Santos, Sao Vicente and Guarujá

Enjoy a day exploring the coast of Sao Paulo, discovering the incredible beaches and cities of Santos, Sao Vicente and Guarujá.

10 h
from US$ 109
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Sao Paulo City Top Attractions Tour
8.9· 57 reviews

Sao Paulo City Top Attractions Tour

Discover the Brazilian city from a different point of view with this Sao Paulo City Tour. Don't miss the most important monuments and essential attractions.

5 h
from US$ 68
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Holambra Excursion
9.5· 37 reviews

Holambra Excursion

Explore the beautiful Brazilian city of flowers on this excursion to Holambra. You'll see colorful fields of tulips, chrysanthemums and daisies!

9 h
from US$ 116
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Where to stay

Hotels in São Paulo

December is high season in São Paulo: the best hotels fill up and rates rise as the date approaches. It is best to lock in your room as soon as the trip is decided.

Rosewood São Paulo in São Paulo 9.5 ★★★★★ · 65 reviews Rosewood São Paulo See on Booking → San Michel Hotel in São Paulo 8.7 ★★★ · 358 reviews San Michel Hotel See on Booking → H4 La Residence Paulista in São Paulo 8.6 ★★★★ · 213 reviews H4 La Residence Paulista See on Booking → Braston Augusta Hotel by Castelo Itaipava in São Paulo 8.5 ★★★ · 496 reviews Braston Augusta Hotel by Castelo Itaipava See on Booking →
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Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.

What happens in December

No major fixed festivals in December, but public holidays (Christmas) bring more people to the destination.

Public holidays in December: Christmas (25/12). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.

What to pack in December

Light clothing for the day · highs of 28 °C (82 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 13 days of rain in the month Sunscreen and sunglasses · strong sun on the tours Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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Questions about São Paulo in December

What is the weather like in São Paulo in December?
In December, São Paulo averages highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and lows of 19 °C (66 °F), with about 231 mm of rain spread over roughly 13 days. December is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be high this month.
Does it rain a lot in São Paulo in December?
In December, São Paulo gets about 231 mm of rain spread over around 13 rainy days, wetter than the average for the year. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan.
Is December high season in São Paulo?
Crowds in December tend to be high. High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead.
What is happening in São Paulo in December?
No major fixed festivals in December, but public holidays (Christmas) bring more people to the destination.
Does it usually rain all day in São Paulo in December?
INMET's climate normals record the number of rainy days and the total millimeters, not the hours of each day, so they do not say how long the rain lasts. What they show for São Paulo in December: 13 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 42% of the days) and 231 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 18 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, December is wetter than the destination's average. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan for the rainy days.
What is the temperature in São Paulo in December, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in São Paulo in December is 28 °C and the average low is 19 °C, with air humidity of around 74%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in December is typical for the destination. For your suitcase, here is what those numbers call for: light clothing for the day; rain jacket or umbrella; sunscreen and sunglasses.
Is São Paulo worth visiting in December?
Fair time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, December scores 47 out of 100 and ranks No. 9 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is August (87) and the least comfortable is January (43). As for crowds, in December they tend to be high.
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