Best Time to Visit Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Belo Horizonte is at its sunniest and driest in May–August.
The best time to visit Belo Horizonte for sunny, dry weather is May–August — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 18.1°C / 64.6°F in July to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in February, with rainfall from 13 mm / 0.5 in (August) to 323 mm / 12.7 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Belo Horizonte's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 19.8°C67.6°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 18.4°C65.1°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 18.1°C64.6°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.6°C67.3°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Belo Horizonte?
The best time to visit Belo Horizonte for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is February averaging 23.5°C / 74.3°F, and the driest is August with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Belo Horizonte's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Belo Horizonte?
The rainy season at Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 120 mm / 4.7 in. The wettest single month is December (323 mm / 12.7 in).
What is the driest month in Belo Horizonte?
The driest month in Belo Horizonte is August, averaging about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 19.6°C / 67.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Belo Horizonte?
The least comfortable months for travel to Belo Horizonte — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, May, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 323 mm / 12.7 in in December, and the coldest month averages 18.1°C / 64.6°F.
Is Belo Horizonte climate different from Brazil overall?
Yes, usually. Our Belo Horizonte figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Brazil figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Belo Horizonte specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.