🇨🇴 Medellín vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

Medellín, Colombia vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Medellín is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. São Paulo is drier, with roughly 89 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Medellín🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high27°C26°C
Hottest monthFebruary (28°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (16°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year220131
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJune, July, August

🇨🇴 Medellín

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (28°C), coldest lows in January (16°C).

🇧🇷 São Paulo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Medellín or São Paulo warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Medellín or São Paulo?

Medellín is rainier — São Paulo sees about 89 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Medellín is best around January, February, December; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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