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Diamantina in August

Short answer

In August, Diamantina averages highs of 22.9 °C (73 °F) and lows of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with about 11.8 mm of rain spread over roughly 2 days. August is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be low this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
22.9 / 11.8 °C
high / low
Rain
11.8 mm
2 days
Daylight
11h30
sunset at 17:43
Crowds
Low
season

What to expect in Diamantina in August

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

August is the heart of winter in Diamantina. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Lows hover around 11.8 °C (53 °F), so a heavy coat and cold-weather clothing are essential, especially at night. Crowds are light, which tends to work in favor of travelers: shorter lines, more peace and quiet, and cheaper lodging. It also rains very little: this is one of the driest months of the year, good for anyone who wants an outdoor itinerary. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting Vesperata 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$ 400

Low season: usually the best time to find lodging and tickets at a better price. The average nightly rate for lodging in Diamantina is around R$ 400 (Brazilian reais), depending on the date.

Where to stay

Hotels in Diamantina

August is low season in Diamantina: 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 August

Vesperata
On alternating Saturdays, musicians spread out across the balconies of Rua da Quitanda and play for the audience on the street below.

What to pack in August

Heavy coat · lows of 11.8 °C (53 °F) Hat, scarf or gloves · cold nights Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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Questions about Diamantina in August

What is the weather like in Diamantina in August?
In August, Diamantina averages highs of 22.9 °C (73 °F) and lows of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with about 11.8 mm of rain spread over roughly 2 days. August is a dry month, good for outdoor plans. Crowds tend to be low this month.
Does it rain a lot in Diamantina in August?
In August, Diamantina gets about 11.8 mm of rain spread over around 2 rainy days, one of the driest months. It is a dry month, with little chance of rain spoiling your plans.
Is August high season in Diamantina?
Crowds in August tend to be low. Low season: usually the best time to find lodging and tickets at a better price.
What is happening in Diamantina in August?
August brings Vesperata. Confirm the dates and book early if they overlap with your trip.
Does it usually rain all day in Diamantina in August?
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 Diamantina in August: 2 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 6% of the days) and 11.8 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 6 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, August is one of the driest months at the destination. It is a dry month, with little chance of rain spoiling your plans.
What is the temperature in Diamantina in August, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in Diamantina in August is 22.9 °C and the average low is 11.8 °C, with air humidity of around 68.2%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in August is typical for the destination. For your suitcase, here is what those numbers call for: heavy coat; hat, scarf or gloves; comfortable walking shoes.
Is Diamantina worth visiting in August?
Excellent time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, August scores 89 out of 100 and ranks No. 1 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is July (89) and the least comfortable is December (48). As for crowds, in August they tend to be low.
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