Climate Insights for Minas

The climate in Minas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1031mm of precipitation falls per year. Minas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Minas 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, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Temperatures in Minas vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Minas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1031mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 115mm of rainfall. February and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 67mm. That's 49mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Minas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Minas, which began on June 21, 2026. Minas 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

The best time to visit Minas is during January, February, March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

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.