São Paulo
South America's biggest city, famous for food, art, nightlife and Japanese-Brazilian culture.
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What São Paulo is like
São Paulo is South America's biggest city, a vast, energetic place famous for food, art, nightlife and the largest Japanese community outside Japan.
Don't miss
- 01Avenida PaulistaThe main boulevard, closed to traffic on Sundays.
- 02MASPAn art museum raised on red pillars.
- 03Mercado MunicipalTry the huge mortadella sandwich.
- 04Ibirapuera ParkThe city's big park, with museums by Oscar Niemeyer.
Where to stay
- JardinsUpmarket, near Paulista.
- Vila MadalenaBohemian, with bars and street art.
Worth knowing
São Paulo has the largest Japanese community outside Japan, centred on the Liberdade district.
Ilhabela: a green island with waterfalls
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A mountainous island of rainforest, waterfalls and beaches off the coast.
Direct flights to São Paulo from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | British Airways · LATAM Airlines | All year | 5,878 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in São Paulo by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are January, February, December.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 19° | 17 |
| February | 29° | 20° | 14 |
| March | 28° | 19° | 13 |
| April | 27° | 18° | 6 |
| May | 23° | 15° | 6 |
| June | 23° | 14° | 5 |
| July | 23° | 13° | 4 |
| August | 24° | 13° | 4 |
| September | 25° | 15° | 7 |
| October | 26° | 16° | 10 |
| November | 27° | 17° | 11 |
| December | 28° | 19° | 13 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (São Paulo). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 90 days as a tourist.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive.
From the Foreign Office's Brazil travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.