Governador Valadares climate
Governador Valadares (Minas Gerais, Brazil) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C77 °F, and about 986 mm39 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Governador Valadares climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3289 | 2171 | 2780 | 1445.7 |
| Feb | 3290 | 2171 | 2780 | 1034.1 |
| Mar | 3188 | 2170 | 2679 | 1154.5 |
| Apr | 3188 | 2068 | 2678 | 572.2 |
| May | 3085 | 1864 | 2475 | 321.2 |
| Jun | 2984 | 1662 | 2373 | 160.6 |
| Jul | 2985 | 1660 | 2272 | 140.5 |
| Aug | 3187 | 1662 | 2474 | 120.5 |
| Sep | 3391 | 1864 | 2578 | 301.2 |
| Oct | 3493 | 2068 | 2780 | 753.0 |
| Nov | 3289 | 2169 | 2679 | 1746.9 |
| Dec | 3188 | 2170 | 2679 | 2158.4 |
| Year | 3493 | 1660 | 2577 | 98639 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76% | 62% | 6.2 | 13:09 |
| Feb | 76% | 58% | 6.2 | 12:44 |
| Mar | 78% | 63% | 5.5 | 12:15 |
| Apr | 76% | 57% | 4.7 | 11:41 |
| May | 73% | 55% | 3.9 | 11:14 |
| Jun | 72% | 46% | 3.7 | 11:00 |
| Jul | 68% | 45% | 3.9 | 11:06 |
| Aug | 63% | 45% | 4.4 | 11:29 |
| Sep | 60% | 55% | 4.9 | 12:01 |
| Oct | 62% | 66% | 5.3 | 12:34 |
| Nov | 73% | 77% | 5.2 | 13:02 |
| Dec | 78% | 70% | 5.8 | 13:15 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Governador Valadares is like
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 29 °C85 °F and lows 16 °C60 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.4 °C8 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 986 mm39 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 54% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is December (215 mm8.4 in), the driest is August (12 mm0.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 60% in September to 78% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (3 mph) in May to 10 km/h (6 mph) in October. Daylight lasts from about 11.0 hours in June to 13.3 hours in December.
Best time to visit Governador Valadares
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–July: average highs of 29 °C84 °F to 30 °C85 °F with 14 mm0.5 in to 32 mm1.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is December, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (215 mm8.4 in) and humid (78% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Governador Valadares
- Wetter months (November–March) — highs 3188 to 32 °C90 °F, lows around 21 °C69 °F, about 150 mm5.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (April–October) — highs 2984 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 1660 to 20 °C68 °F, about 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Governador Valadares compares
Compared with Serra, about 223 km to the southeast, Governador Valadares is on average 0.8 °C1.4 °F warmer and receives 18% less precipitation (986 mm39 in vs 1,204 mm47 in). The difference is largest in October (3 °C5.4 °F warmer).
Of the 223 places in Brazil covered by World Climates, Governador Valadares is the 69th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 206th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Brazil climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Camagüey (Cuba, Aw), Ciego de Ávila (Cuba, Aw) and Sancti Spíritus (Cuba, BSh).
Nearby places
- Ipatinga 92 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,123 mm44 in
- Teófilo Otoni 120 km · 24 °C75 °F · 970 mm38 in
- Colatina 158 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,081 mm43 in
- Itabira 159 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,167 mm46 in
- Linhares 206 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,242 mm49 in
- São Mateus 221 km · 25 °C76 °F · 1,195 mm47 in
- Serra 223 km · 24 °C76 °F · 1,204 mm47 in
- Cariacica 224 km · 24 °C76 °F · 1,244 mm49 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Governador Valadares?
October is the warmest month in Governador Valadares, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Governador Valadares?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (60 °F).
When does it rain the most in Governador Valadares?
December is the wettest month with about 215 mm (8.4 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Governador Valadares?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–July.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 326 m, while Governador Valadares lies at about 169 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1 °C1.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.