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Belo Horizonte in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Belo Horizonte in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Belo Horizonte in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and about 12 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 10 rainy days and 31 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
31 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Belo Horizonte has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Belo Horizonte in May

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

The temperature in May is +77°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +75°F.

Is Belo Horizonte warm or cold in May?

Belo Horizonte is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +59°F.

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

May is one of the coolest months in Belo Horizonte, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Belo Horizonte in May

Belo Horizonte weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+81°F+77°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+50°F+43°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+88°F+88°F
Rainfall
55 mm31 mm12 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%78%77%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1017 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
61215
Cloudy days
7910
Rainy days
16105
Snowy days
000

May often has better weather than April. It’s getting colder in May. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +77°F. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 55 mm to 31 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 6 to 12.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Belo Horizonte is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Belo Horizonte based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Belo Horizonte is amazing in May with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 May in Belo Horizonte?

This is the weather in Belo Horizonte in May 2023:
1 May
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+78°F
2 May
☀️
+79°F
3 May
☀️
+80°F
4 May
☀️
+81°F
5 May
☀️
+81°F
6 May
☀️
+79°F
7 May
☀️
+78°F
8 May
☀️
+78°F
9 May
☀️
+79°F
10 May
☀️
+78°F
11 May
☀️
+80°F
12 May
☀️
+79°F
13 May
☀️
+78°F
14 May
☀️
+79°F
15 May
☀️
+80°F
16 May
☀️
+80°F
17 May
☀️
+78°F
18 May
☀️
+76°F
19 May
☀️
+74°F
20 May
☀️
+73°F
21 May
☀️
+74°F
22 May
☀️
+72°F
23 May
☀️
+71°F
24 May
☁️
+72°F
25 May
☁️
+75°F
26 May
☀️
+74°F
27 May
☀️
+77°F
28 May
☀️
+78°F
29 May
☀️
+72°F
30 May
☀️
+71°F
31 May
☀️
+75°F
In May 2023 Belo Horizonte had 29 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. 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 May 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 May:

Is May a good time to visit Belo Horizonte?

May is a really good time to go to Belo Horizonte. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Belo Horizonte.

Can you sunbathe in Belo Horizonte in May?

May 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 May?

Belo Horizonte is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Belo Horizonte in May?

The amount of sunny days in Belo Horizonte during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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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, 2023.

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.