Belo Horizonte weather in December (Minas Gerais, Brazil)

How does the weather in Belo Horizonte usually fare in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Belo Horizonte usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 28°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 19°C.

Precipitation

Belo Horizonte in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 243 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. You can typically expect 25 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 152 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Belo Horizonte. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Belo Horizonte climate page with graphs.

 

Belo Horizonte, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 82%  

Precipitation 243 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 152 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Brazil in December

Find out more about the weather in Brazil and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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