São Paulo Weather: Humid Monday, Then Rain and Cold Later This Week
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Monday, August 31, marks the final day of August, and São Paulo will continue to feel humid, with sun and clouds sharing the sky. The weather is expected to stay warm and sticky, typical of this time of year.
According to today's forecast, the city will see sun combined with some cloud cover. Quick showers are expected both during the day and at night. This pattern of brief rain followed by sun is common in São Paulo.
Looking ahead, the week will bring more noticeable weather changes. Some days will feel much cooler, with temperatures dropping to a low of 9°C. Other days will bring warmer conditions, with highs reaching 28°C.
Rain is expected to appear on several days throughout the week, adding to the shifting conditions. This mix of rain, cold mornings, and warm afternoons means residents may need to adjust their daily plans depending on the forecast.
Weather forecasters recommend that people in São Paulo check daily updates closely this week. With such a wide range between the coldest and warmest temperatures, dressing appropriately will be important for staying comfortable outdoors.
Vocabulary10 words
- humid
- having wet air; feels sticky
- showers
- short periods of rain
- weather changes
- when temperature or rain is different each day
- conditions
- the general state of the weather
- temperature
- a measure of how hot or cold something is
- forecast
- a prediction of future weather
- residents
- people who live in a place
- typical
- normal; expected
- cloud cover
- clouds covering part of the sky
- range
- the difference between the lowest and highest numbers
Quiz
Answer key
1. Humid with sun and clouds 2. 28°C 3. During the day and at night
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Monday, August 31, marks the final day of August, and São Paulo will continue to feel _____, with sun and clouds sharing the sky.
According to today's _____, the city will see sun combined with some cloud cover.
Quick _____ are expected both during the day and at night.
This pattern of brief rain followed by sun is common in São Paulo.
Looking ahead, the week will bring more noticeable weather _____.
Some days will feel much cooler, with temperatures dropping to a low of _____.
Other days will bring warmer conditions, with highs reaching _____.
Rain is expected to appear on several days throughout the week, adding to the shifting _____.
Weather forecasters recommend that _____ in São Paulo check daily updates closely this week.
With such a wide _____ between the coldest and warmest temperatures, dressing appropriately will be important.
Discussion questions
- How does humid weather affect the way you feel during the day?
- Do you check weather forecasts often? Why or why not?
- What clothing would you choose for a week with such different temperatures?
- How does São Paulo's weather compare to weather where you live?