Minas Gerais Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Minas Gerais, Brazil in August.

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Belo Horizonte Monte Verde Tiradentes Ouro Preto

Planning a getaway to Minas Gerais, Brazil this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Minas Gerais in August

Minas Gerais, Brazil is a region in Brazil. August in Minas Gerais generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Itamonte at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in Ituiutaba at 32°C (90°F). At night it cools down to 18°C (64°F) in Ituiutaba and 11°C (52°F) in Itamonte.

For a closer look at conditions across Minas Gerais, Brazil, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Montes Claros with an average of 3.1 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Delfim Moreira with 44 mm (1.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Belo Horizonte gets approximately 242 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Minas Gerais by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Minas Gerais - and find the best time to visit. (based on Belo Horizonte)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March29°C (84°F) April28°C (82°F) May27°C (81°F) June26°C (79°F) July26°C (79°F) This monthAugust27°C (81°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Minas Gerais in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Minas Gerais.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Minas Gerais

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Minas Gerais, Brazil?

Temperature range in Minas Gerais (August)

Precipitation variation in Minas Gerais (August)

Belo Horizonte

In August Belo Horizonte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
242 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Belo Horizonte →

Monte Verde

In August Monte Verde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
177 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Monte Verde →

Tiradentes

In August Tiradentes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Tiradentes →

Ouro Preto

In August Ouro Preto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Ouro Preto →

Serra do Cipo

In August Serra do Cipo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
242 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
8 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Serra do Cipo →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Minas Gerais in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Belo Horizonte 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Monte Verde 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Tiradentes 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Ouro Preto 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Serra do Cipo 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Uberlândia 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 8.5 mm (0.3 in)

Minas Gerais weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Minas Gerais, Brazil in August?

Expect excellent weather across Minas Gerais, Brazil in August. The popular destination of Belo Horizonte averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Minas Gerais, Brazil in August?

Average temperatures in Minas Gerais, Brazil during August range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Belo Horizonte.

Does Minas Gerais, Brazil get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Belo Horizonte averages only about 11 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Minas Gerais, Brazil?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Minas Gerais, Brazil with overall excellent weather in Belo Horizonte.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Belo Horizonte. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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