🇨🇴 Santa Marta vs São Paulo 🇧🇷

Santa Marta, Colombia vs São Paulo, Brazil — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santa Marta is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. São Paulo is drier, with roughly 17 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇴 Santa Marta🇧🇷 São Paulo
Avg annual high30°C26°C
Hottest monthJuly (30°C)January (28°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (25°C low)July (11°C low)
Rainy days / year148131
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchJune, July, August

🇨🇴 Santa Marta

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (25°C).

🇧🇷 São Paulo

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Marta or São Paulo warmer?

Santa Marta is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Santa Marta or São Paulo?

Santa Marta is rainier — São Paulo sees about 17 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Santa Marta vs São Paulo?

Santa Marta is best around January, February, March; São Paulo is best around June, July, August.

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