Climate Insights for Ibirité

The climate in Ibirité is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1081mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 227mm of rainfall. Ibirité is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, September, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Ibirité sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 28°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Ibirité is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1081mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 227mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2mm. That's 226mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Ibirité is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Ibirité, which began on March 20, 2026. Ibirité is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in October at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 13 days from now.

The best time to visit Ibirité is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ibirité based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.