Weather in May in Minas Gerais
Considering a trip to Minas Gerais this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Minas Gerais in May?
Minas Gerais is a region in Brazil. May in Minas Gerais generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Itamonte at 22°C to very warm in Pirapora at 31°C. At night it cools down to 18°C in Pirapora and 12°C in Itamonte.
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In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Montes Claros with an average of 14 mm to moderate rainfall in Itapeva with 72 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Belo Horizonte enjoys close to 220 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Minas Gerais in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Minas Gerais climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Minas Gerais?
Belo Horizonte
In May Belo Horizonte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Monte Verde
In May Monte Verde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Tiradentes
In May Tiradentes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ouro Preto
In May Ouro Preto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Serra do Cipo
In May Serra do Cipo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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 May the best time to visit Minas Gerais?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Minas Gerais with overall perfect 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. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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