Contagem, Brazil experiences average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Contagem, Brazil Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Contagem, Brazil. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Apr–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.4/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 26°C / 16°C
Feels Like 27°C / 17°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 89 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 69%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
28°C
September
Avg Low16°C
Rain4days
Coldest Month
12°C
July
Avg High23°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High23°C
Avg Low12°C
Windiest Month
13 km/h
October (Gusts 34)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:30
Daylight 10.9h
Sunset 17:26
Live conditions—
Contagem on the map · live conditions
Contagem, Brazil
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Brazil
- City
- Contagem
- Population
- 627.1K
- Coordinates
- -19.93°, -44.05°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 18 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 8 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 1 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 27°C / 19°C . Feb: 27°C / 19°C . Mar: 27°C / 18°C . Apr: 26°C / 17°C . May: 24°C / 14°C . Jun: 23°C / 13°C . Jul: 23°C / 12°C . Aug: 25°C / 13°C . Sep: 28°C / 16°C . Oct: 28°C / 18°C . Nov: 26°C / 18°C . Dec: 26°C / 18°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 241 mm. Feb: 163 mm. Mar: 90 mm. Apr: 47 mm. May: 21 mm. Jun: 5 mm. Jul: 1 mm. Aug: 11 mm. Sep: 24 mm. Oct: 98 mm. Nov: 156 mm. Dec: 206 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 75%. Feb: 76%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 72%. May: 71%. Jun: 69%. Jul: 62%. Aug: 59%. Sep: 55%. Oct: 66%. Nov: 74%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 10 km/h . Mar: 10 km/h . Apr: 10 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 10 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 33 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Feb 2025 · 28°C | Sep · 28°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 11°C | Jul · 12°C |
| Wettest month | Jan 2025 · 251 mm | Jan · 241 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 15 km/h | Oct · 13 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Good March
Good April
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Good December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 18days (241 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 75% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 27°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 15days (163 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 76% Humid | 8.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 27°C / 18°C | 30°C / 20°C | 12days (90 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 26°C / 17°C | 27°C / 18°C | 8days (47 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 72% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 14°C | 24°C / 14°C | 3days (21 mm) Excellent | 9.5h Good | 71% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 23°C / 13°C | 23°C / 12°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 9.7h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 23°C / 12°C | 22°C / 11°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 9.7h Good | 62% Muggy | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 25°C / 13°C | 25°C / 12°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 9.9h Good | 59% Moderate | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 16°C | 28°C / 16°C | 4days (24 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 28°C / 18°C | 29°C / 18°C | 13days (98 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 26°C / 18°C | 28°C / 19°C | 16days (156 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 74% Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 26°C / 18°C | 29°C / 20°C | 20days (206 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 77% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Contagem are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Contagem, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Contagem is September, with average daytime highs of 28°C (82°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Contagem is July, with average overnight lows of 12°C (53°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Contagem is January, averaging 241mm of precipitation across 18 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Contagem runs through December, January, November, February, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Contagem.
Contagem receives approximately 118 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is September with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Contagem.
The least favorable months to visit Contagem are January, February, November, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Contagem is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Contagem is 69%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Contagem are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 13 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 34 km/h / 21 mph).
Contagem averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 54%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Contagem is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Contagem has a Humid Subtropical (dry winter) climate, classified as Cwa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Contagem ranges from 17°C (63°F) to 27°C (81°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Contagem. It earns a climate score of 9.1/10 with Excellent.
For June in Contagem, pack Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 23°C (74°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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