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Short answer
In May, São Paulo averages highs of 23 °C (73 °F) and lows of 15 °C (59 °F), with about 66 mm of rain spread over roughly 6 days. May is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be moderate this month.
Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
Temperature
23 / 15 °C
high / low
Rain
66 mm
6 days
Daylight
10h59
sunset at 17:32
Crowds
Moderate
1 public holiday
What to expect in São Paulo in May
Editor's tip
May brings fall to São Paulo. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 23 °C (73 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. Crowds sit somewhere in the middle, with peaks on public holidays. Outside those dates, you can enjoy the place at an easy pace and spend less. It also rains very little: this is one of the driest months of the year, good for anyone who wants an outdoor itinerary. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting Virada Cultural (Cultural Marathon) into your itinerary: it is what livens up the destination at that time of year.
Myllena Vieira · Editor at VisiteCrowds
Crowd level: moderate
Moderate crowds, with peaks on public holidays. Outside those dates, you can enjoy the place at a calmer pace.
Prices
Rates: moderate · ~R$ 547
Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up. 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 May
Where to stay
Hotels in São Paulo
In May, demand in São Paulo is moderate: most hotels have room, but public holidays fill them up. Compare rates and book a few weeks ahead.
Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.
What happens in May
Virada Cultural (Cultural Marathon)
A free 24-hour cultural marathon run by the city government, with concerts, performances and exhibitions across the city.
Public holidays in May: Labor Day (01/05). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.
What to pack in May
Light jacket for the evening · nights of 15 °C (59 °F) Light clothing for the day · highs of 23 °C (73 °F) Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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