Climate Insights for Minas

The climate in Minas is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1000mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 167mm of rainfall. Minas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Minas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 33°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Minas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1000mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 167mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18mm. That's 149mm less than October, 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.

Minas 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 February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Minas, which began on September 23, 2026. Minas is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (89 days from now).

The best time to visit Minas is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 27mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Minas 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.