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Chapada Diamantina Caves Tour + Morro do Pai Inácio
On this excursion from Lençóis, we'll visit several caves in the Chapada Diamantina and the surroundings of the famous Morro do Pai Inácio.
10 h 30 min
from US$ 118
Short answer
In January, Chapada Diamantina averages highs of 32 °C (90 °F) and lows of 20 °C (68 °F), with about 133 mm of rain spread over roughly 13 days. January 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 high this month.
Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
Temperature
32 / 20 °C
high / low
Rain
133 mm
13 days
Daylight
12h47
sunset at 18:18
Crowds
High
1 public holiday
What to expect in Chapada Diamantina in January
Editor's tip
January finds Chapada Diamantina in the middle of summer. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Highs reach 32 °C (90 °F): the heat calls for early starts, sunscreen, and spending the middle of the day in the shade or in the water. It is one of the busiest times of the year: the destination fills up, rates go up and the best hotels sell out early. Book ahead or choose weekdays. It rains fairly often, so keep an indoor plan handy for gray days. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting Feast of Senhor dos Passos (Festa do Senhor dos Passos) into your itinerary: it is what livens up the destination at that time of year.
Myllena Vieira · Editor at VisiteCrowds
Crowd level: high
January is high season: the destination fills up, the most popular attractions have lines, and it pays to book ahead.
Prices
Rates: high · ~R$ 511
High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead. The average nightly rate for lodging in Chapada Diamantina is around R$ 511 (Brazilian reais), depending on the date.
Tours and tickets
Things to do in Chapada Diamantina in January
Where to stay
Hotels in Chapada Diamantina
January is high season in Chapada Diamantina: the best hotels fill up and rates rise as the date approaches. It is best to lock in your room as soon as the trip is decided.
Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.
What happens in January
Feast of Senhor dos Passos (Festa do Senhor dos Passos)
A religious festival held from January 23 to February 2 since 1852, recognized in 2026 as Brazilian Cultural Heritage by Iphan.
Public holidays in January: New Year's Day (01/01). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.
What to pack in January
Light clothing and a cap · highs of 32 °C (90 °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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