Monthly climate guide
Montes Claros weather in May
Expect hot weather in Montes Claros in May: afternoons reach about 31°C (88°F), while nights drop to around 18°C (64°F). Around 13 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 13°C.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 79% less rain than Montes Claros's average.
- Montes Claros is usually about 6°C warmer than Belo Horizonte, 350 km away, in May.
- May sits in Montes Claros's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
Avg high
31°C
88°F
Avg low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
13 mm
very dry
Humidity
60%
relative
Sky
40%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Montes Claros weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C / 89°F | 20°C / 68°F | 135 mm | 66% | 57% |
| February | 31°C / 89°F | 20°C / 68°F | 88 mm | 68% | 57% |
| March | 31°C / 88°F | 20°C / 68°F | 103 mm | 68% | 60% |
| April | 32°C / 89°F | 19°C / 67°F | 36 mm | 64% | 46% |
| May | 31°C / 88°F | 18°C / 64°F | 13 mm | 60% | 40% |
| June | 30°C / 87°F | 16°C / 62°F | 2 mm | 57% | 29% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 15°C / 60°F | 1 mm | 54% | 24% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 16°C / 61°F | 5 mm | 50% | 26% |
| September | 34°C / 93°F | 18°C / 64°F | 13 mm | 43% | 28% |
| October | 34°C / 93°F | 20°C / 68°F | 65 mm | 52% | 50% |
| November | 31°C / 87°F | 20°C / 68°F | 137 mm | 68% | 71% |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 20°C / 68°F | 143 mm | 69% | 64% |
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Is May a good time to visit Montes Claros?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Montes Claros →Other Brazil cities in May
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Montes Claros in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Montes Claros?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Montes Claros, with highs around 31°C and about 13 mm of rain.
How warm is Montes Claros in May?
Average highs are about 31°C (88°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Montes Claros in May?
Montes Claros typically gets around 13 mm of rain in May — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Montes Claros (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.