Climate - Barbacena (Brazil)

The climate of Barbacena is subtropical, with a cool, dry season from June to August and a hot, rainy season from November to March.
The city is located in southern Brazil, in the state of Minas Gerais, at 21 degrees south latitude and 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level.
From June to August, the dry period, is the winter of the southern hemisphere, and in fact the temperature decreases, especially at night. During this period, there can sometimes be outbursts of cold air from the south, and the temperature can drop below 5 °C (41 °F) at night and around 15 °C (59 °F) during the day.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 22.2 °C (72.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1460 millimeters (57.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 12 mm (0.5 in) in the driest month (July) to 290 mm (11.4 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 23.5 °C (23.5 °F) in July, August, September to 27 °C (27 °F) in March. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 1795 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Barbacena - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 21.9 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). However, in January 2000, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, in January 2009, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 290 mm (11.4 in), distributed over 17 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In February, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.3 °F) and a maximum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, in February 2014, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 170 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 21.4 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.1 °C (62.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, in March 2017, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, in March 2008, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15.5 °C (59.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.3 °C (75.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, in April 2014, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in April 2008, it reached 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 160 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (72 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, in May 1999, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, in May 1996, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.9 °C (71.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, in June 1995, it dropped to 0.5 °C (32.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, in June 2017, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, in July 1994, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, in July 2009, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 165 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 16.9 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (52.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, in August 2000, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, in August 1995, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (76 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, in September 2011, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, in September 2015, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 135 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 20.1 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) and a maximum of 24.9 °C (76.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51.5 °F). However, in October 2014, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, in October 2007, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 150 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 20.3 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 16.1 °C (61 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, in November 2011, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, in November 2007, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 130 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 21.6 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, in December 2018, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in December 2007, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 270 mm (10.6 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 125 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).