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São João del-Rei in August

Short answer

In August, São João del-Rei averages highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and lows of 11 °C (52 °F), with about 22 mm of rain spread over roughly 3 days. August is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be low this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
25 / 11 °C
high / low
Rain
22 mm
3 days
Daylight
11h24
sunset at 17:43
Crowds
Low
season

What to expect in São João del-Rei in August

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

August is the heart of winter in São João del-Rei. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Lows hover around 11 °C (52 °F), so a heavy coat and cold-weather clothing are essential, especially at night. Crowds are light, which tends to work in favor of travelers: shorter lines, more peace and quiet, and cheaper lodging. It also rains very little: this is one of the driest months of the year, good for anyone who wants an outdoor itinerary.

Myllena Vieira · Editor at Visite
Crowds
Crowd level: low

A quiet period: short lines and room to move on the streets, ideal if you want to avoid the crowds.

Prices
Rates: low · ~R$ 511

Low season: usually the best time to find lodging and tickets at a better price. 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

August is low season in São João del-Rei: rates drop and there are more rooms to choose from. A good time to get a better hotel for the same budget.

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

What happens in August

August has no major fixed events: a quieter month for enjoying São João del-Rei at your own pace.

What to pack in August

Heavy coat · lows of 11 °C (52 °F) Hat, scarf or gloves · cold nights Light clothing for the day · highs of 25 °C (77 °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 August

What is the weather like in São João del-Rei in August?
In August, São João del-Rei averages highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and lows of 11 °C (52 °F), with about 22 mm of rain spread over roughly 3 days. August is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be low this month.
Does it rain a lot in São João del-Rei in August?
In August, São João del-Rei gets about 22 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 August high season in São João del-Rei?
Crowds in August tend to be low. Low season: usually the best time to find lodging and tickets at a better price.
What is happening in São João del-Rei in August?
August has no major fixed events: a quieter month for enjoying São João del-Rei at your own pace.
Does it usually rain all day in São João del-Rei in August?
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 August: 3 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 10% of the days) and 22 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 7 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, August 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 São João del-Rei in August, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in São João del-Rei in August is 25 °C and the average low is 11 °C, with air humidity of around 67%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in August is typical for the destination. For your suitcase, here is what those numbers call for: heavy coat; hat, scarf or gloves; light clothing for the day.
Is São João del-Rei worth visiting in August?
Excellent time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, August scores 90 out of 100 and ranks No. 2 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is July (91) and the least comfortable is January (45). As for crowds, in August they tend to be low.
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