São Paulo · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 72°F, dipping to 57°F at night. Humidity averages 82% — the limiting factor on most runs. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
72° / 57°F
Humidity
82%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
11 mph
What May feels like in São Paulo
Sunrise
06:33
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:32
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in São Paulo in May
The kit for May in São Paulo: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
-4° avg high
-3 rain days
São Paulo in April →
May
72°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
+2° avg high
+3 rain days
São Paulo in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in São Paulo in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in São Paulo in May?+
Average high 72°F, average low 57°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in São Paulo?+
Compared to April (avg high 76°F), May is cooler. Compared to June (avg high 71°F), May is warmer.
Does it rain often in São Paulo in May?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in May, on average.