Sorocaba climate
Sorocaba (São Paulo, Brazil) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C70 °F, and about 1,294 mm51 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sorocaba climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2882 | 1966 | 2474 | 2278.9 |
| Feb | 2883 | 1966 | 2474 | 1606.3 |
| Mar | 2781 | 1865 | 2373 | 1325.2 |
| Apr | 2679 | 1661 | 2170 | 773.0 |
| May | 2374 | 1355 | 1865 | 642.5 |
| Jun | 2373 | 1253 | 1763 | 592.3 |
| Jul | 2373 | 1152 | 1762 | 582.3 |
| Aug | 2577 | 1253 | 1865 | 371.5 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1456 | 2169 | 682.7 |
| Oct | 2984 | 1660 | 2272 | 1044.1 |
| Nov | 2883 | 1762 | 2272 | 1375.4 |
| Dec | 2984 | 1865 | 2474 | 1716.7 |
| Year | 2984 | 1152 | 2170 | 1,29451 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 74% | 5.5 | 13:26 |
| Feb | 82% | 65% | 5.7 | 12:55 |
| Mar | 84% | 60% | 5.2 | 12:17 |
| Apr | 82% | 48% | 4.6 | 11:34 |
| May | 82% | 51% | 3.7 | 10:00 |
| Jun | 81% | 45% | 3.5 | 10:42 |
| Jul | 77% | 41% | 3.7 | 10:49 |
| Aug | 72% | 39% | 4.4 | 11:19 |
| Sep | 71% | 49% | 4.9 | 11:00 |
| Oct | 72% | 64% | 5.4 | 12:41 |
| Nov | 76% | 66% | 5.8 | 13:17 |
| Dec | 78% | 70% | 6.0 | 13:35 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Sorocaba is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 28 °C83 °F and a low of 19 °C66 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 23 °C73 °F and lows 11 °C52 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 6.7 °C12 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,294 mm51 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 43% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (227 mm8.9 in), the driest is August (37 mm1.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 71% in September to 84% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 39%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in June to 9 km/h (5 mph) in October. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in June to 13.6 hours in December.
Best time to visit Sorocaba
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 23 °C73 °F to 27 °C81 °F. Precipitation is 37 mm1.5 in to 68 mm2.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is very wet (227 mm8.9 in) and humid (82% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Sorocaba
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2882 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1865 to 19 °C66 °F, about 186 mm7.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2374 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 1355 to 18 °C65 °F, about 91 mm3.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 2373 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 1152 to 12 °C53 °F, about 52 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 2781 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1456 to 17 °C62 °F, about 103 mm4.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Sorocaba compares
The nearest larger place is Campinas, about 78 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Sorocaba has practically the same average temperature. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in September (0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 223 places in Brazil. By annual mean temperature, Sorocaba is the 181st warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 125th wettest. See all of them on the Brazil climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Port Macquarie (Australia, Cfa), Brisbane (Australia, Cfa) and Gold Coast (Australia, Cfa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Itu (pop. 175,047) and Votorantim (pop. 133,510). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Sorocaba, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Tatuí 44 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,279 mm50 in
- Climate in Indaiatuba 52 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,241 mm49 in
- Climate in Itapetininga 61 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,279 mm50 in
- Climate in Jundiaí 68 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,312 mm52 in
- Climate in Valinhos 76 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,312 mm52 in
- Climate in Campinas 78 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,312 mm52 in
- Climate in Sumaré 78 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,241 mm49 in
- Climate in São Paulo 84 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,352 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sorocaba?
February is the warmest month in Sorocaba. Its average high is 28 °C (83 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (66 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sorocaba?
July is the coldest month. Its average high is 23 °C (73 °F) and its average low is 11 °C (52 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sorocaba?
January is the wettest month with about 227 mm (8.9 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 37 mm (1.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Sorocaba?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 703 m, while Sorocaba lies at about 602 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.7 °C1.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.