Climate Insights for Araçuaí

The climate in Araçuaí is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 274mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Araçuaí 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: September, March, February. The coldest months are January, February, June, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to August, with around 104cm accumulating over the season.

Araçuaí has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 5°C with a mean of 4°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Araçuaí is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 274mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0mm. That's 33mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to August, with around 104cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Araçuaí is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Araçuaí, which began on June 21, 2026. Araçuaí 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 September at around 5°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 1°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Araçuaí 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.