Praia Branca
Praia Branca is a beach where nudity is tolerated in São Paulo, Brazil. The sea is warmest in February at about 27°C (81°F) and coolest in August (21°C (69°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 26°C (78°F), and the best time to visit is October to June. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia Preta (1.1 km (0.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia Branca
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 212 mm |
| February (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 173 mm |
| March (best) | 25°C | 27°C | 152 mm |
| April (best) | 24°C | 26°C | 98 mm |
| May (best) | 21°C | 24°C | 71 mm |
| June (best) | 20°C | 22°C | 58 mm |
| July | 20°C | 21°C | 68 mm |
| August | 20°C | 21°C | 42 mm |
| September | 21°C | 21°C | 76 mm |
| October (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 106 mm |
| November (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 138 mm |
| December (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 174 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: g1.globo.com
- Coordinates: -23.86680, -46.13375 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Brazil?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Praia Branca
- 1Praia Preta nude beach · São Paulo · best October to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 2Praia do Éden nude beach · São Paulo · best October to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 3Praia Brava nude beach · São Paulo · best September to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 4Praia Brava nude beach · São Paulo · best December to MayToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 5Praia Mansa nude beach · São Paulo · best December to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 6Praia da Lagoa nude beach · São Paulo · best December to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 7Praia da Desertinha nude beach · São Paulo · best October to MayToleratedSea 20°C in August
- 8Praia do Alto nude beach · São Paulo · best December to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Praia Branca clothing optional?
Praia Branca is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Brazil before you go.
When is the best time to visit Praia Branca?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are October to June. July averages 20°C (67°F) and January 26°C (78°F).
How warm is the water at Praia Branca?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 21°C (69°F) to 27°C (81°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Praia Branca?
The closest are Praia Preta (1.1 km (0.7 mi)), Praia do Éden (14 km (8.9 mi)) and Praia Brava (54 km (33 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q51292835 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.