Sao Paulo: Best Time to Visit, Mar–May & Sep–Oct | Trailwind

City guideBrazilBest time to visit Sao Paulo: Mar–May & Sep–Oct. South America's restless art-and-food giant. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Mar–May & Sep–Oct

Country: 🇧🇷 Brazil

Region: Sao Paulo

Population: 22.0M metro

Currency: BRL

Language: Portuguese

Timezone: UTC-03:00

Nearest airport: Sao Paulo-Guarulhos (GRU)

The lay of the landSao Paulo is vast and unpretty at a glance, but it rewards those who dig in: the best restaurants and galleries in South America, immigrant neighborhoods from Liberdade to Bixiga, and a nightlife that outlasts everyone. It is a city of appetite and energy rather than postcards.When to goThe sweet spot is Mar–May & Sep–Oct. Plan around it and you will catch Sao Paulo close to its best.Getting thereFly into Sao Paulo-Guarulhos (GRU). From there Sao Paulo is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Come for the food and art rather than the skyline.

Explore Vila Madalena for bars and street art.

Time MASP's free hours and the Sunday street markets.

What to see

São Paulo Cathedral, The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Assumption and Saint Paul, also known as the See Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Paulo, Brazil. Its current and seventh metropolitan archbishop is Dom Odilo Pedro Cardinal Scherer, appointed by Pope Benedict XVI on March 21, 2007, and installed on April 29 of the same year. The existing cathedral's construction, in a Gothic Revival style, began in 1913 and ended four decades later.

Edifício Itália, Edifício Itália is a 165 m (541 ft) tall 46-story skyscraper located in the República district, Central Zone of São Paulo, Brazil. Built from 1956 to 1965, it has a rooftop observation deck, open for tourists.

Edifício Copan, The Edifício Copan, or just Copan, is one of the most important and emblematic buildings in the city of São Paulo, located at number 200 Avenida Ipiranga, in the city center, and was inaugurated in 1966. It is one of the symbols of modern Brazilian architecture, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer with structural design by engineer Joaquim Cardozo, aiming to celebrate the Fourth Centenary of the city of São Paulo.

São Paulo Museum of Art, The São Paulo Museum of Art is an art museum in São Paulo, Brazil. It is well known for the architectural significance of its headquarters, a 1968 concrete and glass structure designed by Lina Bo Bardi. It is considered a landmark of the city and a symbol of modern Brazilian architecture, and one of the most-visited art museums in the world.

Estádio do Pacaembu, The Estádio do Pacaembu, currently known as Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu for sponsorship reasons, is an association football stadium in São Paulo, Brazil. Located in the Pacaembu neighbourhood, it is owned by Municipal Prefecture of São Paulo.

Ibirapuera Park, Ibirapuera Park is an urban park in São Paulo. It comprises 158 hectares between Av. República do Líbano, Av. Pedro Alvares Cabral, and Av. IV Centenário, and is the most visited park in South America, with 14.4 million visits in 2017.

Eldorado Business Tower, Eldorado Business Tower is a 36-story skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil. Completed in 2007, the 141 meters (462 feet) building is the 45th tallest building in South America, 17th in Brazil. The tower is located near Shopping Eldorado, a shopping center in Pinheiros.

Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge, The Octavio Frias de Oliveira bridge, locally known simply as "Ponte Estaiada", is a cable-stayed bridge over the Pinheiros River in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, opened in May 2008. The iconic bridge has an "X"-shaped tower, 138 metres (453 ft) tall, and connects the west end of Jornalista Roberto Marinho Avenue to the riverside expressway Marginal Pinheiros in the south area of the city. It is named after businessman Octavio Frias de Oliveira.

Where to eat

A Casa do Porco, No. 83 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, São Paulo, Brazil.

Evvai, No. 95 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, São Paulo, Brazil.

D.O.M., Alex Atala's Sao Paulo landmark that put Amazonian ingredients on the fine-dining map.

Tuju, No. 70 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, São Paulo, Brazil.

Pairs well with

Ibirapuera Park, 3 mi away

Eldorado Business Tower, 4 mi away

Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge, 6 mi away

2014 FIFA World Cup Final, 221 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Sao Paulo?The best time to visit Sao Paulo is Mar–May & Sep–Oct, in Brazil.Where is Sao Paulo?Sao Paulo is in Brazil. The nearest major airport is Sao Paulo-Guarulhos (GRU).What is Sao Paulo known for?South America's restless art-and-food giant.Sao Paulo month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: March · April · May · September · OctoberMarch in Sao PauloSao Paulo in March. One of the best months to visit Sao Paulo. Typical daytime highs around 27°C.April in Sao PauloSao Paulo in April. One of the best months to visit Sao Paulo. Typical daytime highs around 25°C.May in Sao PauloSao Paulo in May. One of the best months to visit Sao Paulo. Typical daytime highs around 23°C.September in Sao PauloSao Paulo in September. One of the best months to visit Sao Paulo. Typical daytime highs around 27°C.October in Sao PauloSao Paulo in October. One of the best months to visit Sao Paulo. Typical daytime highs around 25°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Sao Paulo:

São Paulo Cathedral

Edifício Altino Arantes

Mirante do Vale

Edifício Itália

Edifício Copan

São Paulo Museum of Art

Estádio do Pacaembu

Ibirapuera Park

Eldorado Business Tower

Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge

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