Minas Gerais Weather in May

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

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Belo Horizonte Monte Verde Tiradentes Ouro Preto

Are you planning a trip a to Minas Gerais, Brazil in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Minas Gerais in May

Minas Gerais, Brazil 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 (72°F) to very warm in Pirapora at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 18°C (64°F) in Pirapora and 12°C (54°F) in Itamonte.

For specific regional insights in Minas Gerais, Brazil, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Montes Claros with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Itapeva with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Belo Horizonte enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Minas Gerais by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Minas Gerais — and find the best time to visit. (based on Belo Horizonte)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March29°C (84°F) April28°C (82°F) May27°C (81°F) This monthJune26°C (79°F) July26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Minas Gerais in May

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

Temperature range in Minas Gerais (May)

Precipitation variation in Minas Gerais (May)

Belo Horizonte

In May Belo Horizonte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
220 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Belo Horizonte →

Monte Verde

In May Monte Verde generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
139 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Monte Verde →

Tiradentes

In May Tiradentes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tiradentes →

Ouro Preto

In May Ouro Preto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Serra do Cipo

In May Serra do Cipo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
220 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Belo Horizonte 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Monte Verde 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Tiradentes 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Ouro Preto 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Serra do Cipo 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Uberlândia 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)

Minas Gerais weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Minas Gerais, Brazil in May. The popular destination of Belo Horizonte averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Minas Gerais, Brazil during May range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Belo Horizonte.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Minas Gerais, Brazil during May, with Belo Horizonte averaging close to 31 mm (1.2 in).

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Minas Gerais, Brazil with overall perfect weather in Belo Horizonte.

On average, the best time to visit Minas Gerais, Brazil 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, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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