Weather in December in Minas Gerais
Thinking about venturing to Minas Gerais this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Minas Gerais in December?
Minas Gerais is a region in Brazil. December in Minas Gerais generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Itamonte at 26°C to very warm in Governador Valadares at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Governador Valadares and 17°C in Itamonte.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Araçuaí with an average of 138 mm to heavy rainfall in Ouro Preto with 358 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Belo Horizonte.Average sunshine
Belo Horizonte enjoys a balanced 152 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in Minas Gerais, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Minas Gerais's yearly weather, check out our Minas Gerais climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Minas Gerais?
Belo Horizonte
In December Belo Horizonte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Monte Verde
In December Monte Verde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tiradentes
In December Tiradentes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ouro Preto
In December Ouro Preto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Serra do Cipo
In December Serra do Cipo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Minas Gerais, in Brazil.
Is December the best time to visit Minas Gerais?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Minas Gerais due to the typically unpleasant weather in Belo Horizonte.
On average, the best time to visit Minas Gerais is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Belo Horizonte. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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