São João del Rei in May
8.4out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
23°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
5Rainy days (31 mm)
11:00 hDaylight
06:24Sunrise · 17:23 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 18°C | 228 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 28°C | 18°C | 136 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
| March | 27°C | 18°C | 147 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.4 |
| April | 26°C | 16°C | 49 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| May | 23°C | 14°C | 31 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 23°C | 12°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| July | 23°C | 12°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
| August | 24°C | 12°C | 17 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| September | 26°C | 14°C | 60 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 26°C | 16°C | 100 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 26°C | 17°C | 185 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 26°C | 18°C | 238 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is São João del Rei in May?
Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit São João del Rei?
The best months are July, June, August, May.