AI-generatedSão José dos Campos at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Feb · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,910 h
- Rain a year
- 1,221 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 600 m
Climate in São José dos Campos
São José dos Campos has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while June is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year, São José dos Campos is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit São José dos Campos
The best time to visit São José dos Campos is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is January with 217 mm.
São José dos Campos through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
São José dos Campos in the dry season
Apr – Oct
Good
- 24–28 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
São José dos Campos in the rainy season
Nov – Mar
Fair
- 27–29 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 94 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:17–06:01 · evening 17:37–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:08–05:17 · evening 18:21–18:30
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in São José dos Campos compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.6 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.9 h |
What is the weather like in São José dos Campos in October?
In October, São José dos Campos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 109 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min05:31 – 18:07
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in São José dos Campos
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in São José dos Campos: score 87 against 61. In July, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. July has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 87better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 5.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 109 mm | 35 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 9 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
São José dos Campos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
45January29° · 4.7 h
In January, São José dos Campos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 217 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in January45February29° · 5.2 h
In February, São José dos Campos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 164 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in February50March28° · 5.1 h
In March, São José dos Campos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 132 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in March74April27° · 5.2 h
In April, São José dos Campos is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in April80May25° · 4.9 h
In May, São José dos Campos is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in May85June24° · 5.3 h
In June, São José dos Campos is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in June87July24° · 5.6 h
In July, São José dos Campos is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in July87August26° · 6.0 h
In August, São José dos Campos is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in August74September28° · 5.6 h
In September, São José dos Campos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in September61October28° · 4.9 h
In October, São José dos Campos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 109 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in October59November27° · 5.0 h
In November, São José dos Campos is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 140 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in November49December28° · 5.1 h
In December, São José dos Campos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 174 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in São José dos Campos.
São José dos Campos in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in São José dos Campos
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (11°), the warmest in January (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from October to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 130 days a year, mostly from December to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 45 | 29° | 19° | 4.7 h | 22 | 217 |
| FebruaryFeb | 45 | 29° | 19° | 5.2 h | 19 | 164 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 28° | 19° | 5.1 h | 17 | 132 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 27° | 17° | 5.2 h | 10 | 59 |
| MayMay | 80 | 25° | 14° | 4.9 h | 7 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 24° | 12° | 5.3 h | 5 | 36 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 24° | 11° | 5.6 h | 5 | 35 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 26° | 12° | 6.0 h | 6 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 28° | 14° | 5.6 h | 9 | 71 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 28° | 16° | 4.9 h | 14 | 109 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 27° | 17° | 5.0 h | 17 | 140 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 28° | 18° | 5.1 h | 20 | 174 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in São José dos Campos
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 12.6 hours of daylight in São José dos Campos, 39 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in São José dos Campos: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, São José dos Campos has about 14 rainy days with 109 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in São José dos Campos
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in São José dos Campos
How breezy and how cloudy São José dos Campos is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in São José dos Campos typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over São José dos Campos: mostly cloudy, with about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in São José dos Campos
How often the day gets hot in São José dos Campos (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, São José dos Campos has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to São José dos Campos
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São José dos Campos in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
São José dos Campos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 50 min
- Distance
- 9,410 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Brazil
- Currency
- Brazilian Real (BRL)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Sockets
- Type C, N · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +55
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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In October the holiday weather in São José dos Campos and Mogi das Cruzes is about equally good (score 61 vs 63). During the day Mogi das Cruzes is 2 °C cooler than São José dos Campos.
| in October | São José dos Campos | Mogi das Cruzes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about São José dos Campos
When is the best time to visit São José dos Campos?
The best time to visit São José dos Campos is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in São José dos Campos?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 19 °C. June is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in São José dos Campos?
The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is January with 217 mm. The driest month is July with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does São José dos Campos get?
São José dos Campos gets around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 6.0 hours a day; in January there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is São José dos Campos in?
São José dos Campos is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to São José dos Campos?
A nonstop flight from London to São José dos Campos takes about 11 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,410 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for São José dos Campos?
São José dos Campos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 81, summer holidays 87, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 47.