🇨🇴 Cartagena vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

Cartagena, Colombia vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Cartagena is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cartagena is drier, with roughly 31 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Cartagena🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high31°C26°C
Hottest monthApril (32°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (24°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year100131
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchJune, July, August

🇨🇴 Cartagena

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in April (32°C), coldest lows in January (24°C).

🇧🇷 São Paulo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cartagena or São Paulo warmer?

Cartagena is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cartagena or São Paulo?

São Paulo is rainier — Cartagena sees about 31 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Cartagena is best around January, February, March; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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