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Belo Horizonte in January

Short answer

In January, Belo Horizonte averages highs of 29 °C (84 °F) and lows of 20 °C (68 °F), with about 331 mm of rain spread over roughly 15 days. January is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be high this month.

Climate · INMET (updated 2026)
Most reviewed activity in Belo HorizonteOuro Preto & Mariana Day Trip★ 8.9 · 197 reviews · from US$ 71 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Temperature
29 / 20 °C
high / low
Rain
331 mm
15 days
Daylight
13h12
sunset at 18:41
Crowds
High
1 public holiday

What to expect in Belo Horizonte in January

Myllena Vieira, editor at Visite
Editor's tip

January finds Belo Horizonte in the middle of summer. In Brazil the seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperatures are pleasant, with highs of 29 °C (84 °F) and nights that still call for a light jacket. It is one of the busiest times of the year: the destination fills up, rates go up and the best hotels sell out early. Book ahead or choose weekdays. It rains fairly often, so keep an indoor plan handy for gray days.

Myllena Vieira · Editor at Visite
Crowds
Crowd level: high

January is high season: the destination fills up, the most popular attractions have lines, and it pays to book ahead.

Prices
Rates: high · ~R$ 391

High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead. The average nightly rate for lodging in Belo Horizonte is around R$ 391 (Brazilian reais), depending on the date.

Tours and tickets

Things to do in Belo Horizonte in January

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Ouro Preto & Mariana Day Trip
8.9· 197 reviews

Ouro Preto & Mariana Day Trip

On this day trip to Ouro Preto and Mariana from Belo Horizonte we'll get to know its great artistic and religious heritage - a must!

10 h
from US$ 71
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Belo Horizonte Guided Tour
9.2· 120 reviews

Belo Horizonte Guided Tour

Discover the historical importance of the capital of Minas Gerais on this guided tour of Belo Horizonte, one of Brazil's great tourist destinations.

4 h
from US$ 41
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São João del Rei & Tiradentes Day Trip
8.8· 60 reviews

São João del Rei & Tiradentes Day Trip

To understand the fascinating history of the state of Minas Gerais, this day trip to São João del Rei and Tiradentes from Belo Horizonte is a must.

14 h
from US$ 98
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Inhotim Institute Tour
8.8· 42 reviews

Inhotim Institute Tour

If you like contemporary art you can't miss this trip to the open-air museum Instituto Inhotim - one of the cultural centres of Brazilian state of Minas Gerais

10 h
from US$ 75
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Sabará + Congonhas Tour
8.6· 31 reviews

Sabará + Congonhas Tour

On this tour to Sabará and Congonhas from Belo Horizonte we'll discover the colonial past of the beautiful Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.

10 h
from US$ 75
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Rei do Mato and Maquiné Caves + Guimaraes Rosa Museum Tour
9.4· 14 reviews

Rei do Mato and Maquiné Caves + Guimaraes Rosa Museum Tour

This trip to the Rei do Mato and Maquiné Caves is perfect to experience some real caving. We'll also visit the Guimaraes Rosa Museum. What's not to love?

10 h
from US$ 89
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Where to stay

Hotels in Belo Horizonte

January is high season in Belo Horizonte: the best hotels fill up and rates rise as the date approaches. It is best to lock in your room as soon as the trip is decided.

Ouro Minas Hotel Belo Horizonte, Dolce by Wyndham in Belo Horizonte 8.8 ★★★★★ · 128 reviews Ouro Minas Hotel Belo Horizonte, Dolce by Wyndham See on Booking → Nobile Inn Pampulha in Belo Horizonte 8.6 ★★★ · 106 reviews Nobile Inn Pampulha See on Booking → Dayrell Hotel e Centro de Convencoes in Belo Horizonte 8.5 ★★★★ · 122 reviews Dayrell Hotel e Centro de Convencoes See on Booking → Normandy Hotel in Belo Horizonte 8.5 ★★★ · 54 reviews Normandy Hotel See on Booking →
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Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.

What happens in January

No major fixed festivals in January, but public holidays (New Year's Day) bring more people to the destination.

Public holidays in January: New Year's Day (01/01). Expect more people and higher prices around these dates.

What to pack in January

Light clothing for the day · highs of 29 °C (84 °F) Rain jacket or umbrella · 15 days of rain in the month Sunscreen and sunglasses · strong sun on the tours Comfortable walking shoes · you will be on foot much of the day
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Questions about Belo Horizonte in January

What is the weather like in Belo Horizonte in January?
In January, Belo Horizonte averages highs of 29 °C (84 °F) and lows of 20 °C (68 °F), with about 331 mm of rain spread over roughly 15 days. January is one of the rainiest months of the year, so bring a rain jacket and keep some indoor activities in mind. Crowds tend to be high this month.
Does it rain a lot in Belo Horizonte in January?
In January, Belo Horizonte gets about 331 mm of rain spread over around 15 rainy days, wetter than the average for the year. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan.
Is January high season in Belo Horizonte?
Crowds in January tend to be high. High season: higher rates and heavy demand. Book ahead.
What is happening in Belo Horizonte in January?
No major fixed festivals in January, but public holidays (New Year's Day) bring more people to the destination.
Does it usually rain all day in Belo Horizonte in January?
INMET's climate normals record the number of rainy days and the total millimeters, not the hours of each day, so they do not say how long the rain lasts. What they show for Belo Horizonte in January: 15 rainy days in a month of 31 days (about 48% of the days) and 331 mm over the month, which works out to an average of about 22 mm per rainy day. Compared with the rest of the year, January is wetter than the destination's average. Bring a rain jacket and have an indoor backup plan for the rainy days.
What is the temperature in Belo Horizonte in January, and what should you pack?
According to INMET's climate normals, the average high in Belo Horizonte in January is 29 °C and the average low is 20 °C, with air humidity of around 69%. Compared with the rest of the year, the temperature in January is typical for the destination. For your suitcase, here is what those numbers call for: light clothing for the day; rain jacket or umbrella; sunscreen and sunglasses.
Is Belo Horizonte worth visiting in January?
Fair time to visit. On our weather comfort index, which weighs rain, heat and humidity from INMET's climate normals, January scores 46 out of 100 and ranks No. 12 among the 12 months. The most comfortable month is June (97) and the least comfortable is January (46). As for crowds, in January they tend to be high.
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