Minas Gerais weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Minas Gerais: highs of 26°C (79°F) and about 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (53°F) and cloud cover 35% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with July, it is warmer and wetter; September brings highs of 29°C (84°F) and 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Belo Horizonte, the largest city in Minas Gerais. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Minas Gerais?
best month Weather score 90/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Minas Gerais.
Does it rain a lot in Minas Gerais in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 18 mm (0.7 in) falls in an average August. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Minas Gerais in August?
Days average 26°C (79°F) and nights 12°C (53°F).
Minas Gerais weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 223 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| February | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 132 mm | 67% | fair |
| March | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm | 67% | fair |
| April | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 53 mm | 54% | best |
| May | 24°C (76°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 27 mm | 50% | best |
| June | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 11 mm | 41% | best |
| July | 24°C (76°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 7 mm | 36% | best |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 18 mm | 35% | best |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 42 mm | 46% | best |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 88 mm | 63% | fair |
| November | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 190 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| December | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 266 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Minas Gerais in August
Weather can differ a lot within Minas Gerais: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 18 mm | best |
| Uberlândia | 28°C (82°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Contagem | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 18 mm | best |
| Juiz de Fora | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 29 mm | best |
| Montes Claros | 31°C (87°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 4 mm | best |
| Betim | 29°C (83°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Uberaba | 28°C (83°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Ribeirão das Neves | 29°C (83°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Governador Valadares | 30°C (86°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Sete Lagoas | 29°C (85°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Ipatinga | 29°C (83°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Divinópolis | 29°C (84°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 10 mm | best |