In general the best time to visit Belo Horizonte is probably July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, October, while the coldest months are May, June, July.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, March, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in October and it has 6 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, April, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Belo Horizonte in different months
This is the average weather in Belo Horizonte for each month based on historic data:
In July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 18 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +12°C to +24°C.
May, June, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during October.
In January, February, March, April, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 123 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 263 mm in December.
Climate in Belo Horizonte
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Belo Horizonte for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+35°C
+34°C
+34°C
+32°C
+31°C
+31°C
+31°C
+33°C
+38°C
+37°C
+38°C
+34°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+28°C
+27°C
+25°C
+24°C
+24°C
+26°C
+27°C
+28°C
+27°C
+27°C
Minimum Temperature
+14°C
+15°C
+13°C
+10°C
+6°C
+3°C
+6°C
+7°C
+8°C
+11°C
+12°C
+14°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
80
78
79
79
78
77
73
69
68
72
78
81
Rain, mm
235
132
143
55
31
12
9
14
47
95
192
263
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Sunny Days
3
3
3
6
12
15
18
17
13
6
2
1
Cloud Days
5
5
5
7
9
10
9
8
7
7
4
3
Rainy Days
21
19
21
16
10
5
4
6
10
16
22
24
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Belo Horizonte during the whole year:
The hottest month in Belo Horizonte is October with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +13°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Belo Horizonte looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Belo Horizonte is December with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Belo Horizonte during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 18 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 9 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 24 rainy days and 263 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Belo Horizonte:
What is the hottest month in Belo Horizonte?
The hottest month in Belo Horizonte is October with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Belo Horizonte?
The coldest month in Belo Horizonte is June with minimum temperatures of +13°C.
Is Belo Horizonte worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Belo Horizonte could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Belo Horizonte?
if you're looking to visit Belo Horizonte when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, January, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 9 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Belo Horizonte, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.