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São João del-Rei in May

Short answer

In May, São João del-Rei averages highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and lows of 12 °C (54 °F), with about 41 mm of rain spread over roughly 4 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
25 / 12 °C
high / low
Rain
41 mm
4 days
Daylight
11h06
sunset at 17:26
Crowds
Moderate
1 public holiday

What to expect in São João del-Rei in May

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

May brings fall to São João del-Rei. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Lows hover around 12 °C (54 °F), so a heavy coat and cold-weather clothing are essential, especially at night. 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.

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 May, 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 May

No major fixed festivals in May, but public holidays (Labor Day) bring more people to the destination.

Public holidays in May: Labor Day (01/05). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.

What to pack in May

Heavy coat · lows of 12 °C (54 °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 May

What is the weather like in São João del-Rei in May?
In May, São João del-Rei averages highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and lows of 12 °C (54 °F), with about 41 mm of rain spread over roughly 4 days. May 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 May?
In May, São João del-Rei gets about 41 mm of rain spread over around 4 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 São João del-Rei?
Crowds in May tend to be moderate. Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up.
What is happening in São João del-Rei in May?
No major fixed festivals in May, but public holidays (Labor Day) bring more people to the destination.
Does it usually rain all day in São João del-Rei 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 São João del-Rei in May: 4 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 13% of the days) and 41 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 10 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 São João del-Rei in May, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in São João del-Rei in May is 25 °C and the average low is 12 °C, with air humidity of around 76%. 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: heavy coat; hat, scarf or gloves; light clothing for the day.
Is São João del-Rei 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 84 out of 100 and ranks No. 4 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is July (91) and the least comfortable is January (45). As for crowds, in May they tend to be moderate.
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