Climate Insights for Araxá

The climate in Araxá is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 283mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Araxá 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: January, April, February. The coldest months are April, March, June, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Araxá sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 38°C. January is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 34°C. April is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Araxá is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 283mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than March, 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.

Araxá is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 3km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Araxá, which began on June 21, 2026. Araxá 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 January at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in April near 25°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Araxá 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.