🇺🇾 Montevideo vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

Montevideo, Uruguay vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. São Paulo is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. São Paulo is drier, with roughly 33 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇾 Montevideo🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high20°C26°C
Hottest monthJanuary (27°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (9°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year164131
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Best months to visitApril, November, DecemberJune, July, August

🇺🇾 Montevideo

Best around April, November, December. Hottest in January (27°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

🇧🇷 São Paulo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Montevideo or São Paulo warmer?

São Paulo is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Montevideo or São Paulo?

Montevideo is rainier — São Paulo sees about 33 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Montevideo is best around April, November, December; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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