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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

1. What kind of weather is expected on August 31 in São Paulo?
2. What is the highest temperature expected this week?
3. According to the forecast, when do quick showers happen today?

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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

  1. How does humid weather affect the way you feel during the day?
  2. Do you check weather forecasts often? Why or why not?
  3. What clothing would you choose for a week with such different temperatures?
  4. How does São Paulo's weather compare to weather where you live?

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