Minas Gerais Weather in March

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

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Belo Horizonte Monte Verde Tiradentes Ouro Preto

Planning a getaway to Minas Gerais, Brazil this March 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 March

Minas Gerais, Brazil is a region in Brazil. March in Minas Gerais generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Itamonte at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Araçuaí at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Araçuaí and 16°C (61°F) in Itamonte.

To explore the conditions in Minas Gerais, Brazil in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Araçuaí with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Ouro Preto with 241 mm (9.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, Belo Horizonte gets approximately 195 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Minas Gerais in March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Minas Gerais, Brazil?

Temperature range in Minas Gerais (March)

Precipitation variation in Minas Gerais (March)

Belo Horizonte

In March Belo Horizonte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
195 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Belo Horizonte →

Monte Verde

In March Monte Verde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
101 hours
123 hours
Monthly rainfall
291 mm (11 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Monte Verde →

Tiradentes

In March Tiradentes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Tiradentes →

Ouro Preto

In March Ouro Preto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
215 mm (8.5 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ouro Preto →

Serra do Cipo

In March Serra do Cipo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
195 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Serra do Cipo →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Belo Horizonte 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Monte Verde 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)
Tiradentes 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Ouro Preto 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Serra do Cipo 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)
Uberlândia 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)

Minas Gerais weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Minas Gerais, Brazil in March. The popular destination of Belo Horizonte averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Belo Horizonte peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in March, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

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

Belo Horizonte typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 138 mm (5.4 in) on average across Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Minas Gerais, Brazil with overall pleasant weather in Belo Horizonte. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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