The weather in May in Minas Gerais

It's warm in May in Minas Gerais with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Minas Gerais. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Minas Gerais, Brazil. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2021, Minas Gerais reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 18 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Minas Gerais

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Minas Gerais. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Minas Gerais New York
Average temperature 27°C 22°C
Max. temperature 28°C 28°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 18 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 4 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Minas Gerais with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 17°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 26°C, with nights around 16°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Minas Gerais is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Minas Gerais

Temperature in May in Minas Gerais over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Minas Gerais

Total precipitation in May in Minas Gerais over the years

Daily UV index in May in Minas Gerais

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Minas Gerais, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Minas Gerais by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Minas Gerais. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.