🇪🇨 Quito vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

Quito, Ecuador vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. São Paulo is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. São Paulo is drier, with roughly 58 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇨 Quito🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high19°C26°C
Hottest monthJanuary (19°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year189131
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇪🇨 Quito

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in January (19°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 Quito or São Paulo warmer?

São Paulo is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Quito or São Paulo?

Quito is rainier — São Paulo sees about 58 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Quito is best around June, July, August; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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