Weather in January in Minas Gerais
Planning a trip to Minas Gerais this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
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.To explore the conditions in Minas Gerais in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 175 hours of sunlight expected in Belo Horizonte. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at Minas Gerais's conditions throughout the year, check out our Minas Gerais climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Minas Gerais?
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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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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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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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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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Minas Gerais, in Brazil.
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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