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Belo Horizonte in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Belo Horizonte in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Belo Horizonte in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Belo Horizonte in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +82°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 235 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
235 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Belo Horizonte has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Belo Horizonte in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Belo Horizonte for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +84°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +64°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +88°F.

Is Belo Horizonte warm or cold in January?

Belo Horizonte is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +66°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Belo Horizonte:

Climate in Belo Horizonte in January

Belo Horizonte weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+81°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+57°F+57°F+59°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+95°F+93°F
Rainfall
263 mm235 mm132 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
81%80%78%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
133
Cloudy days
355
Rainy days
242119
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +81°F to +82°F during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 263 mm to 235 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 1 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Belo Horizonte in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Belo Horizonte is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Belo Horizonte based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 87%, leading to total precipitation of around 350 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Belo Horizonte, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Belo Horizonte wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 263 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Belo Horizonte?

This is the weather in Belo Horizonte in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+80°F
2 January
🌧️
+81°F
3 January
🌧️
+81°F
4 January
🌧️
+82°F
5 January
🌧️
+74°F
6 January
🌧️
+75°F
7 January
🌧️
+82°F
8 January
🌧️
+77°F
9 January
🌧️
+85°F
10 January
🌧️
+89°F
11 January
🌧️
+83°F
12 January
🌧️
+78°F
13 January
☀️
+91°F
14 January
🌧️
+89°F
15 January
☁️
+90°F
16 January
☀️
+92°F
17 January
☀️
+90°F
18 January
☀️
+90°F
19 January
🌧️
+83°F
20 January
🌧️
+81°F
21 January
🌫️
+76°F
22 January
🌧️
+85°F
23 January
🌧️
+81°F
24 January
🌧️
+85°F
25 January
🌧️
+89°F
26 January
☁️
+83°F
27 January
🌧️
+87°F
28 January
☁️
+89°F
29 January
☁️
+88°F
30 January
🌧️
+84°F
31 January
☀️
+89°F
In January 2023 Belo Horizonte had 5 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Belo Horizonte climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Belo Horizonte in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+77°F) and the highest in 2019 (+84°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 670 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1979 with 1913 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Belo Horizonte in January:

Is January a good time to visit Belo Horizonte?

It’s always a good time to visit Belo Horizonte, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Belo Horizonte in January?

January is warm in Belo Horizonte. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Belo Horizonte rainy in January?

Belo Horizonte is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Belo Horizonte in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Belo Horizonte in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Belo Horizonte

Source of the data

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.