Belo Horizonte weather in January (Minas Gerais, Brazil)

Wondering what the weather is like in Belo Horizonte during January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Belo Horizonte typically brings 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 19°C.

Precipitation

Belo Horizonte in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 203 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 25 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 175 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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  

Where to go in Brazil in January

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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