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São João del-Rei in January

Short answer

In January, São João del-Rei averages highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and lows of 17 °C (63 °F), with about 320 mm of rain spread over roughly 17 days. January is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be high this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
28 / 17 °C
high / low
Rain
320 mm
17 days
Daylight
13h16
sunset at 18:44
Crowds
High
1 public holiday

What to expect in São João del-Rei in January

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

January finds São João del-Rei in the middle of summer. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. It is one of the busiest times of the year: the destination fills up, rates go up and the best hotels sell out early. Book ahead or choose weekdays. It rains fairly often, so keep an indoor plan handy for gray days.

Myllena Vieira · Editor at Visite
Crowds
Crowd level: high

January is high season: the destination fills up, the most popular attractions have lines, and it pays to book ahead.

Prices
Rates: high · ~R$ 511

High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead. 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

January is high season in São João del-Rei: the best hotels fill up and rates rise as the date approaches. It is best to lock in your room as soon as the trip is decided.

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

What happens in January

No major fixed festivals in January, but public holidays (New Year's Day) bring more people to the destination.

Public holidays in January: New Year's Day (01/01). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.

What to pack in January

Light jacket for the evening · nights of 17 °C (63 °F) Light clothing for the day · highs of 28 °C (82 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 17 days of rain in the month 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 January

What is the weather like in São João del-Rei in January?
In January, São João del-Rei averages highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and lows of 17 °C (63 °F), with about 320 mm of rain spread over roughly 17 days. January is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be high this month.
Does it rain a lot in São João del-Rei in January?
In January, São João del-Rei gets about 320 mm of rain spread over around 17 rainy days, wetter than the average for the year. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan.
Is January high season in São João del-Rei?
Crowds in January tend to be high. High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead.
What is happening in São João del-Rei in January?
No major fixed festivals in January, but public holidays (New Year's Day) bring more people to the destination.
Does it usually rain all day in São João del-Rei in January?
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 January: 17 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 55% of the days) and 320 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 19 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, January is wetter than the destination's average. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan for the rainy days.
What is the temperature in São João del-Rei in January, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in São João del-Rei in January is 28 °C and the average low is 17 °C, with air humidity of around 77%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in January 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; rain jacket or umbrella.
Is São João del-Rei worth visiting in January?
Fair time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, January scores 45 out of 100 and ranks No. 12 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is July (91) and the least comfortable is January (45). As for crowds, in January they tend to be high.
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