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Diamantina in March

Short answer

In March, Diamantina averages highs of 25.6 °C (78 °F) and lows of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with about 179.4 mm of rain spread over roughly 12 days. March 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 low this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
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Temperature
25.6 / 16.6 °C
high / low
Rain
179.4 mm
12 days
Daylight
12h11
sunset at 18:08
Crowds
Low
season

What to expect in Diamantina in March

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

March brings fall to Diamantina. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 25.6 °C (78 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. Crowds are light, which tends to work in favor of travelers: shorter lines, more peace and quiet, and cheaper lodging. It rains fairly often, so keep an indoor plan handy for gray days. If the dates line up, it is worth fitting Holy Week (Semana Santa) 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

March 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 March

Holy Week (Semana Santa)
Masses, processions and nighttime serestas (serenades) animate the colonial town in the city's most traditional week.

What to pack in March

Light jacket for the evening · nights of 16.6 °C (62 °F) Light clothing for the day · highs of 25.6 °C (78 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 12 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 Diamantina in March

What is the weather like in Diamantina in March?
In March, Diamantina averages highs of 25.6 °C (78 °F) and lows of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with about 179.4 mm of rain spread over roughly 12 days. March 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 low this month.
Does it rain a lot in Diamantina in March?
In March, Diamantina gets about 179.4 mm of rain spread over around 12 rainy days, wetter than the average for the year. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan.
Is March high season in Diamantina?
Crowds in March 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 March?
March brings Holy Week (Semana Santa). Confirm the dates and book early if they overlap with your trip.
Does it usually rain all day in Diamantina in March?
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 March: 12 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 39% of the days) and 179.4 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 15 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, March 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 Diamantina in March, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in Diamantina in March is 25.6 °C and the average low is 16.6 °C, with air humidity of around 79.5%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in March 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 Diamantina worth visiting in March?
Fair time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, March scores 50 out of 100 and ranks No. 9 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is July (89) and the least comfortable is December (48). As for crowds, in March they tend to be low.
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