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São João del-Rei in April

Short answer

In April, São João del-Rei averages highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and lows of 15 °C (59 °F), with about 65 mm of rain spread over roughly 6 days. April is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be moderate this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
27 / 15 °C
high / low
Rain
65 mm
6 days
Daylight
11h36
sunset at 17:44
Crowds
Moderate
2 public holidays

What to expect in São João del-Rei in April

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

April brings fall to São João del-Rei. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 27 °C (81 °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 Holy Week (Semana Santa) 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$ 511

Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up. The average nightly rate for lodging in São João del-Rei is around R$ 511 (Brazilian reais), depending on the date.

Where to stay

Hotels in São João del-Rei

In April, demand in São João del-Rei 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 April

Holy Week (Semana Santa)
One of the most traditional celebrations in Minas Gerais, with the Ofício de Trevas (Tenebrae service), the Combate dos Sinos (a duel of church bells) and street carpets across the historic center.
Public holidays in April: Good Friday (03/04) · Tiradentes Day (21/04). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.

What to pack in April

Light jacket for the evening · nights of 15 °C (59 °F) Light clothing for the day · highs of 27 °C (81 °F) Sunscreen and sunglasses · strong sun on the tours Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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Questions about São João del-Rei in April

What is the weather like in São João del-Rei in April?
In April, São João del-Rei averages highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and lows of 15 °C (59 °F), with about 65 mm of rain spread over roughly 6 days. April is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be moderate this month.
Does it rain a lot in São João del-Rei in April?
In April, São João del-Rei gets about 65 mm of rain spread over around 6 rainy days, in line with the average rainfall for the year. It is a dry month, with little chance of rain spoiling your plans.
Is April high season in São João del-Rei?
Crowds in April tend to be moderate. Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up.
What is happening in São João del-Rei in April?
April brings Holy Week (Semana Santa). Confirm the dates and book early if they overlap with your trip.
Does it usually rain all day in São João del-Rei in April?
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 São João del-Rei in April: 6 rainy days in a month of 30 days (about 20% of the days) and 65 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 11 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, April falls within the destination's average rainfall. It is a dry month, with little chance of rain spoiling your plans.
What is the temperature in São João del-Rei in April, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in São João del-Rei in April is 27 °C and the average low is 15 °C, with air humidity of around 76%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in April 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; sunscreen and sunglasses.
Is São João del-Rei worth visiting in April?
Excellent time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, April scores 72 out of 100 and ranks No. 6 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is July (91) and the least comfortable is January (45). As for crowds, in April they tend to be moderate.
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