Minas Gerais weather in January
Planning a getaway to Minas Gerais this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Minas Gerais in January?
Minas Gerais is a region in Brazil. January in Minas Gerais generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Itamonte at 26°C to very warm in Governador Valadares at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Governador Valadares and 17°C in Itamonte.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Araçuaí with an average of 84 mm to heavy rainfall in Delfim Moreira with 381 mm. The city Belo Horizonte usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at January'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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Average weather in Belo Horizonte
In January Belo Horizonte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Monte Verde
In January Monte Verde 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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Average weather in Tiradentes
In January Tiradentes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ouro Preto
In January Ouro Preto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Serra do Cipo
In January Serra do Cipo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Minas Gerais?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Belo Horizonte, January may not be the ideal time to visit Minas Gerais.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Belo Horizonte. In contrast, January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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