AI-generatedBelo Horizonte at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Oct · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,430 h
- Rain a year
- 941 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 888 m
Climate in Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. October is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while June is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,430 hours of sunshine a year, Belo Horizonte is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
05:2617:57
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:12–05:55 · evening 17:28–18:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:03–05:12 · evening 18:11–18:19
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Belo Horizonte in October?
In October, Belo Horizonte is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 31 min05:26 – 17:57
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Sao_Paulo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %95 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %53 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Belo Horizonte
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Belo Horizonte, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Belo Horizonte
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in January (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Belo Horizonte: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Belo Horizonte has about 11 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Belo Horizonte
How breezy and how cloudy Belo Horizonte is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Belo Horizonte typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Belo Horizonte: variable cloud, with about 6.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Belo Horizonte
How often the day gets hot in Belo Horizonte (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Belo Horizonte has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Belo Horizonte
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (12°), the warmest in January (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from September to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 65 days a year, mostly from December to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 62 | 27° | 19° | 5.9 h | 17 | 184 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 27° | 19° | 6.8 h | 12 | 102 |
| MarchMar | 68 | 27° | 18° | 6.1 h | 14 | 106 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 26° | 17° | 6.7 h | 9 | 42 |
| MayMay | 93 | 24° | 14° | 6.9 h | 4 | 19 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 23° | 13° | 7.5 h | 1 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 23° | 12° | 7.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 25° | 13° | 7.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 27° | 16° | 7.0 h | 5 | 32 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 27° | 18° | 6.6 h | 11 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 26° | 18° | 5.5 h | 17 | 158 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 26° | 19° | 5.2 h | 21 | 212 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
19.92° S, 43.94° W · 888 m · America/Sao_Paulo
Best time to visit Belo Horizonte
The best time to visit Belo Horizonte is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in February and from April to October. Rain is most frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 212 mm.
Belo Horizonte through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Belo Horizonte in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Belo Horizonte in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 26–27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Belo Horizonte in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Belo Horizonte in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Belo Horizonte for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Belo Horizonte
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Belo Horizonte: score 96 against 75. In August, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. August has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 96better |
| Day high | 27° | 25° |
| Night low | 18° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.6 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 9 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb, Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Belo Horizonte month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January27° · 6 h
In January, Belo Horizonte is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 184 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte in January75February27° · 7 h
In February, Belo Horizonte is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte in February68March27° · 6 h
In March, Belo Horizonte is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 106 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte in March82April26° · 7 h
In April, Belo Horizonte is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte in April93May24° · 7 h
In May, Belo Horizonte is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte in May95June23° · 8 h
In June, Belo Horizonte is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte in June95July23° · 8 h
In July, Belo Horizonte is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte in July96August25° · 8 h
In August, Belo Horizonte is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte in August92September27° · 7 h
In September, Belo Horizonte is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte in September75October27° · 7 h
In October, Belo Horizonte is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte in October60November26° · 6 h
In November, Belo Horizonte is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 158 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
Belo Horizonte in November57December26° · 5 h
In December, Belo Horizonte is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 212 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Belo Horizonte.
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Belo Horizonte vs. Rio de Janeiro
In October Belo Horizonte has the better holiday weather (score 75 vs. 67). During the day Rio de Janeiro is 1 °C warmer than Belo Horizonte. Rio de Janeiro gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Belo Horizonte | Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Sea | – | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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- 6Rio de Janeiro28°22°71
- 7Ipanema District28°22°71
- 8Porto Alegre24°20°71
Planning a trip to Belo Horizonte
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Belo Horizonte in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Belo Horizonte has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 60).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,990 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Belo Horizonte
When is the best time to visit Belo Horizonte?
The best time to visit Belo Horizonte is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Belo Horizonte?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 18 °C. June is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Belo Horizonte?
Rain is most frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 212 mm. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Belo Horizonte get?
Belo Horizonte gets around 2,430 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Belo Horizonte in?
Belo Horizonte uses the time zone America/Sao_Paulo, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Belo Horizonte?
A nonstop flight from London to Belo Horizonte takes about 11 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,990 km.
Which school holidays are best for Belo Horizonte?
Belo Horizonte has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 93, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 60.
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