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Belo Horizonte Climate by Month

Belo Horizonte has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Belo Horizonte remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in February to a comfortable 26°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 13°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Belo Horizonte has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1129 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Belo Horizonte shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in December, with an average of 243 mm of precipitation over 25 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 5.6 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Belo Horizonte offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between August (8.1 hours daily) and December (5.1 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Belo Horizonte in Brazil

During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August and September.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Belo Horizonte?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, November and December.
  • Does Belo Horizonte have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Belo Horizonte?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Belo Horizonte?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Belo Horizonte?
    December tops the wettest month list with 243 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Belo Horizonte?
    July is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Belo Horizonte?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 242 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Belo Horizonte

    Thu   Nov 21
    30°C | 21°C
    SE 14 km/h
    15 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Fri   Nov 22
    27°C | 20°C
    SE 14 km/h
    21 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Nov 23
    25°C | 18°C
    E 18 km/h
    17 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain