Lavras climate
Lavras (Minas Gerais, Brazil) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C70 °F, and about 1,144 mm45 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Lavras climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2780 | 1864 | 2272 | 2168.5 |
| Feb | 2780 | 1864 | 2272 | 1455.7 |
| Mar | 2679 | 1763 | 2271 | 1355.3 |
| Apr | 2678 | 1660 | 2169 | 502.0 |
| May | 2476 | 1355 | 1965 | 331.3 |
| Jun | 2476 | 1152 | 1864 | 170.7 |
| Jul | 2577 | 1152 | 1864 | 110.4 |
| Aug | 2882 | 1254 | 2068 | 140.5 |
| Sep | 3086 | 1458 | 2272 | 441.7 |
| Oct | 3086 | 1661 | 2374 | 883.5 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 1746.9 |
| Dec | 2780 | 1864 | 2272 | 2188.6 |
| Year | 3086 | 1152 | 2170 | 1,14445 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 76% | 5.7 | 13:17 |
| Feb | 82% | 67% | 5.9 | 12:50 |
| Mar | 83% | 66% | 5.3 | 12:16 |
| Apr | 80% | 52% | 4.7 | 11:38 |
| May | 76% | 51% | 4.0 | 11:07 |
| Jun | 72% | 44% | 3.8 | 10:51 |
| Jul | 64% | 38% | 4.1 | 10:57 |
| Aug | 56% | 36% | 4.8 | 11:24 |
| Sep | 55% | 48% | 5.2 | 12:00 |
| Oct | 64% | 66% | 5.4 | 12:37 |
| Nov | 75% | 78% | 5.4 | 13:10 |
| Dec | 81% | 79% | 5.7 | 13:25 |
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 Lavras is like
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F and a low of 16 °C61 °F. The coldest is June, when highs average 24 °C76 °F and lows 11 °C52 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 5.2 °C9.3 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,144 mm45 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 53% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is December (218 mm8.6 in), the driest is July (11 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in September to 83% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in March to 10 km/h (6 mph) in September. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in June to 13.4 hours in December.
Best time to visit Lavras
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–September. Average highs then reach 24 °C76 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 11 mm0.4 in to 50 mm2.0 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is very wet (216 mm8.5 in) and humid (82% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Lavras
- Wetter months (November–March) — highs 2679 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 1762 to 18 °C64 °F, about 178 mm7.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (April–October) — highs 2476 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1152 to 16 °C61 °F, about 37 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Lavras compares
The nearest larger place is Varginha, about 56 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Lavras has practically the same average temperature. It receives 7% less precipitation (1,144 mm45 in vs 1,232 mm49 in). The difference is largest in August (0.9 °C1.5 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 223 places in Brazil. By annual mean temperature, Lavras is the 180th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 187th wettest. See all of them on the Brazil climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Nazrēt (Ethiopia, BSh), Kasulu (Tanzania, Aw) and Chimoio (Mozambique, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Varginha 56 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,232 mm49 in
- Climate in Divinópolis 123 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,154 mm45 in
- Climate in Barbacena 127 km · 19 °C65 °F · 1,275 mm50 in
- Climate in Conselheiro Lafaiete 142 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,233 mm49 in
- Climate in Pouso Alegre 146 km · 20 °C69 °F · 1,328 mm52 in
- Climate in Nova Serrana 152 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,154 mm45 in
- Climate in Betim 165 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,183 mm47 in
- Climate in Ibirité 168 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,210 mm48 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Lavras?
October is the warmest month in Lavras. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 16 °C (61 °F).
What is the coldest month in Lavras?
June is the coldest month. Its average high is 24 °C (76 °F) and its average low is 11 °C (52 °F).
When does it rain the most in Lavras?
December is the wettest month with about 218 mm (8.6 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Lavras?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–September.
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. The gaps are largest 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.