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The average annual maximum temperature in Paracatu, Minas Gerais, Brazil is 30°C (86°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Paracatu compares to cities worldwide.
With little seasonal fluctuation, Paracatu offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in October and a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in June. At night, lows range from 21°C (70°F) to 15°C (59°F) throughout the year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Paracatu by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. October, the warmest month, sees 167 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Brazil. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Paracatu's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Paracatu, June is the coolest month, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and humidity around 74%, considered high. In October, the warmest month, temperatures average 33°C (91°F) with 69% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Paracatu's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Paracatu climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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