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São João del-Rei in October

Short answer

In October, São João del-Rei averages highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and lows of 15 °C (59 °F), with about 129 mm of rain spread over roughly 9 days. October has moderate rainfall, usually in quick showers that do not spoil the whole day. Crowds tend to be moderate this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
27 / 15 °C
high / low
Rain
129 mm
9 days
Daylight
12h34
sunset at 17:59
Crowds
Moderate
1 public holiday

What to expect in São João del-Rei in October

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

October 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. Rain, when it comes, is usually brief and does not spoil the day. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar (Festa de Nossa Senhora do Pilar) into your itinerary: it is what livens up the destination at that time of year.

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 October, 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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What happens in October

Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar (Festa de Nossa Senhora do Pilar)
The city's patron saint, celebrated on October 12 with a solemn Mass and a procession through the streets of the center.
Public holidays in October: Our Lady of Aparecida (12/10). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.

What to pack in October

Light jacket for the evening · nights of 15 °C (59 °F) Light clothing for the day · highs of 27 °C (81 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 9 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 October

What is the weather like in São João del-Rei in October?
In October, São João del-Rei averages highs of 27 °C (81 °F) and lows of 15 °C (59 °F), with about 129 mm of rain spread over roughly 9 days. October has moderate rainfall, usually in quick showers that do not spoil the whole day. Crowds tend to be moderate this month.
Does it rain a lot in São João del-Rei in October?
In October, São João del-Rei gets about 129 mm of rain spread over around 9 rainy days, in line with the average rainfall for the year. Rain tends to come in quick showers that do not ruin the day.
Is October high season in São João del-Rei?
Crowds in October tend to be moderate. Moderate prices outside public holidays, which push rates and crowds up.
What is happening in São João del-Rei in October?
October brings Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar (Festa de Nossa Senhora do Pilar). Confirm the dates and book early if they overlap with your trip.
Does it usually rain all day in São João del-Rei in October?
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 October: 9 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 29% of the days) and 129 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 14 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, October falls within the destination's average rainfall. Rain tends to come in showers, but it is smart to have an indoor backup plan.
What is the temperature in São João del-Rei in October, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in São João del-Rei in October is 27 °C and the average low is 15 °C, with air humidity of around 71%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in October 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 October?
Good time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, October scores 63 out of 100 and ranks No. 7 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is July (91) and the least comfortable is January (45). As for crowds, in October they tend to be moderate.
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