Praia Mansa
Praia Mansa is a beach where nudity is tolerated in São Paulo, Brazil. The sea is warmest in February at about 27°C (80°F) and coolest in August (21°C (70°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 25°C (77°F), and the best time to visit is December to June. There are 4 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia da Lagoa (0.6 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Praia Mansa
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 236 mm |
| February (best) | 25°C | 27°C | 204 mm |
| March (best) | 24°C | 26°C | 185 mm |
| April (best) | 23°C | 26°C | 116 mm |
| May (best) | 21°C | 24°C | 74 mm |
| June (best) | 20°C | 22°C | 54 mm |
| July | 20°C | 21°C | 60 mm |
| August | 20°C | 21°C | 46 mm |
| September | 21°C | 21°C | 74 mm |
| October | 22°C | 22°C | 126 mm |
| November | 22°C | 23°C | 182 mm |
| December (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 209 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: g1.globo.com
- Coordinates: -23.59146, -45.26135 · 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 Mansa
- 1Praia da Lagoa nude beach · São Paulo · best December to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 2Praia Brava nude beach · São Paulo · best December to MayToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 3Praia do Alto nude beach · São Paulo · best December to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 4Praia Brava nude beach · São Paulo · best September to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 5Rincão Clube Naturista naturist campground · São PauloOfficial
- 6CEHM Juruba naturist campground · Rio de JaneiroClothing optional
- 7Praia Branca nude beach · São Paulo · best October to JuneToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 8Praia Preta nude beach · São Paulo · best October 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 Mansa clothing optional?
Praia Mansa 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 Mansa?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are December to June. July averages 20°C (67°F) and January 25°C (76°F).
How warm is the water at Praia Mansa?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 21°C (70°F) to 27°C (80°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Praia Mansa?
The closest are Praia da Lagoa (0.6 km (0.4 mi)), Praia Brava (12 km (7.2 mi)) and Praia do Alto (31 km (19 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.