Belo Horizonte weather in January (Minas Gerais, Brazil)

Curious about the January weather in Belo Horizonte? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Belo Horizonte typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 19°C.

Belo Horizonte in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 25 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 175 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Belo Horizonte. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Belo Horizonte, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 203 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Humidity 73%  

Sunshine 175 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Belo Horizonte in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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