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São João del-Rei in July

Short answer

In July, São João del-Rei averages highs of 24 °C (75 °F) and lows of 10 °C (50 °F), with about 12 mm of rain spread over roughly 2 days. July is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be high this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
24 / 10 °C
high / low
Rain
12 mm
2 days
Daylight
10h58
sunset at 17:31
Crowds
High
season

What to expect in São João del-Rei in July

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

July 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 10 °C (50 °F), so a heavy coat and cold-weather clothing are essential, especially at night. 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 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 UFSJ Cultural Winter (Inverno Cultural da UFSJ) into your itinerary: it is what livens up the destination at that time of year.

Myllena Vieira · Editor at Visite
Crowds
Crowd level: high

July 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

July 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 July

UFSJ Cultural Winter (Inverno Cultural da UFSJ)
One of the biggest art and culture festivals in Minas Gerais, with free concerts, workshops and performances spread across the city.

What to pack in July

Heavy coat · lows of 10 °C (50 °F) Hat, scarf or gloves · cold nights Light clothing for the day · highs of 24 °C (75 °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 July

What is the weather like in São João del-Rei in July?
In July, São João del-Rei averages highs of 24 °C (75 °F) and lows of 10 °C (50 °F), with about 12 mm of rain spread over roughly 2 days. July is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be high this month.
Does it rain a lot in São João del-Rei in July?
In July, São João del-Rei gets about 12 mm of rain spread over around 2 rainy days, one of the driest months. It is a dry month, with little chance of rain spoiling your plans.
Is July high season in São João del-Rei?
Crowds in July tend to be high. High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead.
What is happening in São João del-Rei in July?
July brings UFSJ Cultural Winter (Inverno Cultural da UFSJ). Confirm the dates and book early if they overlap with your trip.
Does it usually rain all day in São João del-Rei in July?
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 July: 2 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 6% of the days) and 12 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 6 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, July 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 July, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in São João del-Rei in July is 24 °C and the average low is 10 °C, with air humidity of around 71%. Compared with the rest of the year, July is among the coolest months at 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 July?
Excellent time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, July scores 91 out of 100 and ranks No. 1 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is July (91) and the least comfortable is January (45). As for crowds, in July they tend to be high.
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