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São João del-Rei in March

Short answer

In March, São João del-Rei averages highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and lows of 17 °C (63 °F), with about 193 mm of rain spread over roughly 11 days. March 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 low this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
28 / 17 °C
high / low
Rain
193 mm
11 days
Daylight
12h13
sunset at 18:12
Crowds
Low
season

What to expect in São João del-Rei in March

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

March 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 28 °C (82 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. Crowds are light, which tends to work in favor of travelers: shorter lines, more peace and quiet, and cheaper lodging. It rains fairly often, so keep an indoor plan handy for gray days. 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: 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

March 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 March

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.

What to pack in March

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 · 11 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 March

What is the weather like in São João del-Rei in March?
In March, São João del-Rei averages highs of 28 °C (82 °F) and lows of 17 °C (63 °F), with about 193 mm of rain spread over roughly 11 days. March 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 low this month.
Does it rain a lot in São João del-Rei in March?
In March, São João del-Rei gets about 193 mm of rain spread over around 11 rainy days, in line with the average rainfall for the year. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan.
Is March high season in São João del-Rei?
Crowds in March 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 March?
March 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 March?
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 March: 11 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 35% of the days) and 193 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 18 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, March falls within the destination's average rainfall. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan for the rainy days.
What is the temperature in São João del-Rei in March, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in São João del-Rei in March 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 March 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 March?
Fair time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, March scores 49 out of 100 and ranks No. 8 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is July (91) and the least comfortable is January (45). As for crowds, in March they tend to be low.
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