🇨🇴 Cali vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

Cali, Colombia vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. São Paulo is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. São Paulo is drier, with roughly 164 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Cali🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high25°C26°C
Hottest monthAugust (26°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (18°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year295131
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇨🇴 Cali

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in August (26°C), coldest lows in July (18°C).

🇧🇷 São Paulo

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in January (28°C), coldest lows in July (11°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cali or São Paulo warmer?

São Paulo is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cali or São Paulo?

Cali is rainier — São Paulo sees about 164 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cali vs São Paulo?

Cali is best around June, July, August; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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