Pouso Alegre climate
Pouso Alegre (Minas Gerais, Brazil) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C69 °F, and about 1,328 mm52 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pouso Alegre climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2882 | 1864 | 2373 | 2429.5 |
| Feb | 2883 | 1864 | 2373 | 1756.9 |
| Mar | 2781 | 1763 | 2272 | 1536.0 |
| Apr | 2679 | 1559 | 2169 | 712.8 |
| May | 2374 | 1254 | 1864 | 522.0 |
| Jun | 2373 | 1151 | 1762 | 271.0 |
| Jul | 2374 | 1050 | 1762 | 220.9 |
| Aug | 2679 | 1051 | 1865 | 251.0 |
| Sep | 2983 | 1355 | 2169 | 582.3 |
| Oct | 2985 | 1559 | 2272 | 1084.2 |
| Nov | 2883 | 1661 | 2272 | 1787.0 |
| Dec | 2883 | 1763 | 2373 | 2198.6 |
| Year | 2985 | 1050 | 2069 | 1,32852 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 78% | 5.4 | 13:21 |
| Feb | 82% | 69% | 5.7 | 12:52 |
| Mar | 83% | 66% | 5.2 | 12:16 |
| Apr | 82% | 51% | 4.7 | 11:36 |
| May | 82% | 50% | 3.9 | 11:04 |
| Jun | 80% | 43% | 3.7 | 10:47 |
| Jul | 75% | 36% | 4.0 | 10:54 |
| Aug | 70% | 33% | 4.8 | 11:21 |
| Sep | 68% | 46% | 5.2 | 11:00 |
| Oct | 72% | 64% | 5.5 | 12:39 |
| Nov | 78% | 74% | 5.5 | 13:13 |
| Dec | 81% | 76% | 5.6 | 13:29 |
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 Pouso Alegre is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 28 °C82 °F and a low of 18 °C64 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 23 °C74 °F and lows 10 °C50 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 6.4 °C11.5 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,328 mm52 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 48% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (242 mm9.5 in), the driest is July (22 mm0.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in September to 83% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 33%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 1 km/h (1 mph) in March to 2 km/h (1 mph) in September. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in June to 13.5 hours in December.
Best time to visit Pouso Alegre
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September. Average highs then reach 23 °C73 °F to 29 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 22 mm0.9 in to 58 mm2.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is very wet (242 mm9.5 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 Pouso Alegre
- Wetter months (November–March) — highs 2781 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 1661 to 18 °C64 °F, about 193 mm7.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (April–October) — highs 2373 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1050 to 15 °C59 °F, about 52 mm2.0 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 Pouso Alegre compares
The nearest larger place is Poços de Caldas, about 81 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Pouso Alegre is on average 2.4 °C4.2 °F warmer. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in January (2.5 °C4.6 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 223 places in Brazil. By annual mean temperature, Pouso Alegre is the 191st warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 102nd 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 Córdoba (Mexico, Cwa), Pinetown (South Africa, Cfa) and Chimoio (Mozambique, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Poços de Caldas 81 km · 18 °C65 °F · 1,325 mm52 in
- Climate in Pindamonhangaba 91 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,353 mm53 in
- Climate in Varginha 92 km · 21 °C69 °F · 1,232 mm49 in
- Climate in Guaratinguetá 100 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,418 mm56 in
- Climate in Bragança Paulista 102 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,366 mm54 in
- Climate in Mogi Guaçu 105 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,304 mm51 in
- Climate in São José dos Campos 106 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,353 mm53 in
- Climate in Atibaia 117 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,366 mm54 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pouso Alegre?
January is the warmest month in Pouso Alegre. Its average high is 28 °C (82 °F) and its average low is 18 °C (64 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pouso Alegre?
July is the coldest month. Its average high is 23 °C (74 °F) and its average low is 10 °C (50 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pouso Alegre?
January is the wettest month with about 242 mm (9.5 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 22 mm (0.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Pouso Alegre?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 984 m, while Pouso Alegre lies at about 832 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.