Sao Paulo, Brazil — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- State of São Paulo, southeast Brazil.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 3 (GMT - 2 from November to February).
- Electricity
- 127 volts AC, 50Hz; dual flat or round pin arrangement.
- Average January Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,317mm (52 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 2.53 BRL |
| 1.00 USD = 1.58 BRL |
| 1.00 EUR = 2.23 BRL |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Carnaval, Feb or Mar, carnival, throughout the city
Parada do Orgulho GLBT de São Paulo, Jun, Gay Pride Parade, Avenida Paulista (website: www.paradasp.org.br)
Brazilian Grand Prix, Oct, Formula One motor racing, Autódromo de Interlagos (website: www.ainterlagos.com)
Bienal de São Paulo, early Oct to Dec every even numbered year, art biennial, Parque Ibirapuera (website: http://bienalsaopaulo.globo.com)
Corrida Internacional de São Silvestre, 31 Dec, half marathon, São Silvestre (website: www.saosilvestre.com.br)
Mostra Internacional de Cinema São Paulo, Oct or early Nov, international film festival, throughout the city (website: www.mostra.org)
