🇧🇷 João Pessoa vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

João Pessoa, Brazil vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. João Pessoa is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. São Paulo is drier, with roughly 198 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇷 João Pessoa🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high28°C26°C
Hottest monthFebruary (29°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year329131
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJuly, August, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇧🇷 João Pessoa

Best around July, August, September. Hottest in February (29°C), coldest lows in August (23°C).

🇧🇷 São Paulo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is João Pessoa or São Paulo warmer?

João Pessoa is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, João Pessoa or São Paulo?

João Pessoa is rainier — São Paulo sees about 198 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit João Pessoa vs São Paulo?

João Pessoa is best around July, August, September; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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