Climate Insights for Itabira

The climate in Itabira is hot. The average annual temperature is 32°C and approximately 126mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Itabira 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: March, February, January. The coldest months are May, December, June, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Itabira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 43°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 35°C. May is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 31°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Itabira is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 126mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 33mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 33mm less than July, 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.

Itabira 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 November, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Itabira, which began on June 21, 2026. Itabira 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 March at around 43°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in May near 25°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Itabira 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.