Climate Insights for Buritizeiro

The climate in Buritizeiro is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 736mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 161mm of rainfall. Buritizeiro 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, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Buritizeiro sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 34°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Buritizeiro is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 736mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 61mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 161mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 161mm less than December, 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.

Buritizeiro is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Buritizeiro, which began on March 20, 2026. Buritizeiro 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 16°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Buritizeiro is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buritizeiro 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.