Belo Horizonte
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers should be aware of scams, taxi safety issues, and regional risks when visiting Belo Horizonte.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Belo Horizonte month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Belo Horizonte are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 24–24°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), July the coldest (average low 13°C), and January the wettest (about 241 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0 | 19.0 | 241 | 10.0 |
| February | 26.9 | 18.9 | 165 | 10.0 |
| March | 27.2 | 18.6 | 95 | 10.9 |
| April | 26.1 | 17.2 | 49 | 10.5 |
| May | 24.4 | 14.9 | 22 | 10.0 |
| June | 23.7 | 13.8 | 7 | 10.0 |
| July | 23.7 | 13.0 | 2 | 10.3 |
| August | 25.3 | 13.9 | 13 | 10.6 |
| September | 28.0 | 16.3 | 29 | 11.0 |
| October | 27.6 | 17.9 | 119 | 10.2 |
| November | 26.0 | 17.8 | 186 | 9.7 |
| December | 26.4 | 18.6 | 227 | 9.9 |
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People and places shaping Belo Horizonte
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Research updated Thursday, August 13, 2026Past and future events in Belo Horizonte
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Previously
- 1950 FIFA World Cup
Belo Horizonte was one of the host cities of the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
- 2014 FIFA World Cup
Belo Horizonte was one of the host cities of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
- 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup
Belo Horizonte co‑hosted the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
- 2016 Summer Olympics Football Tournament
Belo Horizonte hosted football matches during the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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01 · OverviewBelo Horizonte, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Belo Horizonte took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Belo Horizonte
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Belo Horizonte
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Belo Horizonte
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Belo Horizonte
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Belo Horizonte
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Belo Horizonte
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Frequently Asked Questions about Belo Horizonte
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01 · Q&AWhere is Belo Horizonte located and what are its coordinates?
Belo Horizonte is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -19.9208, -43.9378 with an elevation of 888 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Belo Horizonte?
Belo Horizonte has a recorded population of approximately 2,721,564 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (BRL).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Belo Horizonte?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Belo Horizonte include pt-BR, es, en, fr, and the circulating currency is BRL.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Belo Horizonte?
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