Belo Horizonte Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Belo Horizonte remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in February to a comfortable 26°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 13°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Belo Horizonte Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Belo Horizonte.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, November and December.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
February has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 243 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 242 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
