🇧🇷 Recife vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

Recife, Brazil vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Recife is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. São Paulo is drier, with roughly 200 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇷 Recife🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high28°C26°C
Hottest monthFebruary (30°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthAugust (23°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year331131
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, August, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇧🇷 Recife

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in February (30°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 Recife or São Paulo warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Recife or São Paulo?

Recife is rainier — São Paulo sees about 200 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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