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São João del-Rei in November

Short answer

In November, São João del-Rei averages highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and lows of 16 °C (61 °F), with about 196 mm of rain spread over roughly 13 days. November 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 moderate this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
27 / 16 °C
high / low
Rain
196 mm
13 days
Daylight
13h07
sunset at 18:15
Crowds
Moderate
3 public holidays

What to expect in São João del-Rei in November

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

November is spring in São João del-Rei. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. 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 rains fairly often, so keep an indoor plan handy for gray days.

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 November, 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 November

No major fixed festivals in November, but public holidays (All Souls Day, Republic Proclamation Day, Black Awareness Day) bring more people to the destination.

Public holidays in November: All Souls Day (02/11) · Republic Proclamation Day (15/11) · Black Awareness Day (20/11). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.

What to pack in November

Light jacket for the evening · nights of 16 °C (61 °F) Light clothing for the day · highs of 27 °C (81 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 13 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 November

What is the weather like in São João del-Rei in November?
In November, São João del-Rei averages highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and lows of 16 °C (61 °F), with about 196 mm of rain spread over roughly 13 days. November 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 moderate this month.
Does it rain a lot in São João del-Rei in November?
In November, São João del-Rei gets about 196 mm of rain spread over around 13 rainy days, wetter than the average for the year. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan.
Is November high season in São João del-Rei?
Crowds in November tend to be moderate. Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up.
What is happening in São João del-Rei in November?
No major fixed festivals in November, but public holidays (All Souls Day, Republic Proclamation Day, Black Awareness Day) bring more people to the destination.
Does it usually rain all day in São João del-Rei in November?
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 November: 13 rainy days in a month of 30 days (about 43% of the days) and 196 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 15 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, November 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 November, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in São João del-Rei in November is 27 °C and the average low is 16 °C, with air humidity of around 74%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in November 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 November?
Fair time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, November 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 November they tend to be moderate.
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