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Minas Gerais weather in May

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.

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.

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. 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.

Where to go in Minas Gerais in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Minas Gerais on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Minas Gerais

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Minas Gerais?

Average weather in 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.

Belo Horizonte
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<<   April April
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28°C 
17°C 
210 hours 
57 mm 
10 days 
27°C 
14°C 
220 hours 
31 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
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26°C 
13°C 
230 hours 
10 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Belo Horizonte

Average weather in 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.

Monte Verde
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
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26°C 
15°C 
123 hours 
95 mm 
13 days 
23°C 
12°C 
139 hours 
72 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
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23°C 
11°C 
155 hours 
48 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Monte Verde

Average weather in 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.

Tiradentes
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<<   April April
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27°C 
16°C 
65 mm 
11 days 
24°C 
13°C 
38 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
24°C 
12°C 
19 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Tiradentes

Average weather in 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.

Ouro Preto
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<<   April April
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26°C 
16°C 
115 mm 
11 days 
24°C 
14°C 
56 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
24°C 
12°C 
23 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Ouro Preto

Average weather in 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.

Serra do Cipo
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<<   April April
<<  
28°C 
17°C 
210 hours 
82 mm 
11 days 
26°C 
15°C 
220 hours 
34 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
13°C 
230 hours 
13 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Serra do Cipo

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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