São José do Barreiro Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in São José do Barreiro, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

São José do Barreiro experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1794 mm (71 in) of precipitation annually. However, this abundant rainfall is not evenly distributed, with a distinct dry and rainy season during certain months. You can clearly see this in our monthly precipitation graphs below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, December receives substantial rainfall, averaging 325 mm (13 in) of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July brings less rainfall, with 13 mm (0.5 in) over 4 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our São José do Barreiro Temperature page.

São José do Barreiro's average annual precipitation is 1794 mm (71 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages 964 mm (38 in), with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual precipitation is 1237 mm (49 in), with most rain falling during the summer monsoon season.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm (27 in) of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm (102 in) of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about São José do Barreiro's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our São José do Barreiro Climate page.