Climate Insights for Belo Horizonte
Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Belo Horizonte is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1,087 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 243 mm of rainfall. Belo Horizonte 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, October, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Belo Horizonte is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 42.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 9.6 in of rainfall. Belo Horizonte 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, October, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.
Temperature
Belo Horizonte sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 28°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 17°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.Belo Horizonte sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 52°F to 83°F. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Belo Horizonte is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,087 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 91 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 243 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 242 mm 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.Belo Horizonte is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.6 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 9.5 in 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.
Wind
Belo Horizonte is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Belo Horizonte is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Belo Horizonte is during March, April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Belo Horizonte is during March, April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Belo Horizonte 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Belo Horizonte based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.