Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo

Church Neoclassical basilica and major São Paulo church

In São Paulo city, this Carmelite basilica serves as a parish church and draws locals for masses; visitors include it on routes through central São Paulo with its cafés, markets and eclectic architecture.

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Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
-23.5598, -46.6413

How to Get to Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo #

In central São Paulo; reachable by metro and bus. Use São Paulo’s metro lines to the stop nearest the historic center, then walk or take a short taxi ride to the basilica.

Tips for Visiting Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo #

  • Attend a weekday Mass for a less crowded, more local atmosphere
  • Explore nearby historic São Paulo neighborhoods for complementary colonial-era architecture
  • Check whether guided tours are offered through the parish - they sometimes provide context on 20th-century restorations

Best Time to Visit Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo #

Best outside Brazil's peak-summer months; spring and autumn offer comfortable city conditions.

Autumn (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 18-26°C (64-79°F)
Pleasant temperatures and lower humidity than summer.
Spring (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Mild, buoyant weather for urban exploration.

Weather & Climate near Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo #

Climate

Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1460 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MayAprilJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (246 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

246 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (223 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

223 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 26°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 24°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

202 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

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