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Diamantina in May

Short answer

In May, Diamantina averages highs of 23 °C (73 °F) and lows of 13.6 °C (56 °F), with about 25.3 mm of rain spread over roughly 3 days. May is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be moderate this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
23 / 13.6 °C
high / low
Rain
25.3 mm
3 days
Daylight
11h15
sunset at 17:28
Crowds
Moderate
1 public holiday

What to expect in Diamantina in May

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

May brings fall to Diamantina. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 23 °C (73 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. Crowds sit somewhere in the middle, with peaks on public holidays. Outside those dates, you can enjoy the place at an easy pace and spend less. It also rains very little: this is one of the driest months of the year, good for anyone who wants an outdoor itinerary. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting Vesperata into your itinerary: it is what livens up the destination at that time of year.

Myllena Vieira · Editor at Visite
Crowds
Crowd level: moderate

Moderate crowds, with peaks on public holidays. Outside those dates, you can enjoy the place at a calmer pace.

Prices
Rates: moderate · ~R$ 400

Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up. The average nightly rate for lodging in Diamantina is around R$ 400 (Brazilian reais), depending on the date.

Where to stay

Hotels in Diamantina

In May, demand in Diamantina is moderate: most hotels have room, but public holidays fill them up. Compare rates and book a few weeks ahead.

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Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.

What happens in May

Vesperata
On alternating Saturdays, musicians spread out across the balconies of Rua da Quitanda and play for the audience on the street below.
Public holidays in May: Labor Day (01/05). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.

What to pack in May

Light jacket for the evening · nights of 13.6 °C (56 °F) Light clothing for the day · highs of 23 °C (73 °F) Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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Questions about Diamantina in May

What is the weather like in Diamantina in May?
In May, Diamantina averages highs of 23 °C (73 °F) and lows of 13.6 °C (56 °F), with about 25.3 mm of rain spread over roughly 3 days. May is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be moderate this month.
Does it rain a lot in Diamantina in May?
In May, Diamantina gets about 25.3 mm of rain spread over around 3 rainy days, one of the driest months. It is a dry month, with little chance of rain spoiling your plans.
Is May high season in Diamantina?
Crowds in May tend to be moderate. Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up.
What is happening in Diamantina in May?
May brings Vesperata. Confirm the dates and book early if they overlap with your trip.
Does it usually rain all day in Diamantina in May?
INMET's climate normals record the number of rainy days and the total millimeters, not the hours of each day, so they do not say how long the rain lasts. What they show for Diamantina in May: 3 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 10% of the days) and 25.3 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 8 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, May is one of the driest months at the destination. It is a dry month, with little chance of rain spoiling your plans.
What is the temperature in Diamantina in May, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in Diamantina in May is 23 °C and the average low is 13.6 °C, with air humidity of around 77.1%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in May is typical for the destination. For your suitcase, here is what those numbers call for: light jacket for the evening; light clothing for the day; comfortable walking shoes.
Is Diamantina worth visiting in May?
Excellent time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, May scores 82 out of 100 and ranks No. 5 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is July (89) and the least comfortable is December (48). As for crowds, in May they tend to be moderate.
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