Climate Insights for Jequitinhonha

The climate in Jequitinhonha is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 649mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 143mm of rainfall. Jequitinhonha 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, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Jequitinhonha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 32°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°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 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Jequitinhonha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 649mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 143mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 14mm. That's 129mm 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.

Jequitinhonha 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 October, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Jequitinhonha, which began on March 20, 2026. Jequitinhonha 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 16°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Jequitinhonha is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Jequitinhonha 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.