🇺🇾 Punta del Este vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

Punta del Este, Uruguay vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. São Paulo is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Punta del Este is drier, with roughly 36 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇾 Punta del Este🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high21°C26°C
Hottest monthJanuary (28°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year95131
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJune, July, August

🇺🇾 Punta del Este

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in January (28°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇧🇷 São Paulo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Punta del Este or São Paulo warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Punta del Este or São Paulo?

São Paulo is rainier — Punta del Este sees about 36 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Punta del Este vs São Paulo?

Punta del Este is best around April, October, November; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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