Climate Insights for Viçosa
Região Geográfica Intermediária de Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Climate Overview
The climate in Viçosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,155 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 249 mm of rainfall. Viçosa 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, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Viçosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 45.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 9.8 in of rainfall. Viçosa 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, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.
Temperature
Viçosa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 29°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Viçosa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 84°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Viçosa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,155 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 249 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5 mm. That's 244 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.Viçosa is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 9.8 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 9.6 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
Viçosa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Viçosa 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 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Viçosa 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 37 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 Viçosa 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 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 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 Viçosa 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 Viçosa 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.