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Congonhas
Twelve Prophets of Aleijadinho
Twelve Prophets of Aleijadinho
Minas Gerais, Brazil

Congonhas

Congonhas is a town in Minas Gerais, Brazil, 884 m above sea level. It has a population of about 52,890. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now23°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population52,890
Local time14:37
20.51° S, 43.86° WElevation 884 mUTC−3 · Brasilia Standard Time
Postal code36415-000
The year in Congonhasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low26° / 16°
Rain this month133mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Congonhas at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in February

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

297 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Congonhas

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
23°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct26°19°4.9 mm
Fri23 Oct28°19°18.8 mm
Sat24 Oct29°18°3.9 mm
Sun25 Oct30°19°4.9 mm
Mon26 Oct25°17°8.3 mm
Tue27 Oct23°16°
Wed28 Oct24°17°2 mm
Thu29 Oct23°19°4.9 mm
Fri30 Oct24°19°24 mm
Sat31 Oct24°19°6.3 mm

When to go to Congonhas

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525358779494959487595754
High26°27°26°25°23°22°22°24°25°26°25°26°
Low19°18°18°16°14°12°12°12°14°16°17°18°
Rain (mm)297176180673715102067133224314
Wet days241915933235181823

What's on in Congonhas

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Congonhas

All monuments

Outdoors around Congonhas

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

MiranteViewpoints · 1,305 m
11 km

Nature around Congonhas

Nature in Brazil

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Brazil seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Congonhas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Congonhas

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Congonhas from above

Postal code

36415-000

Getting to Congonhas

Tancredo Neves International AirportCNF
97 km
Presidente Itamar Franco AirportIZA
133 km
Francisco de Assis AirportJDF
151 km
Lobo LeiteRailway station
6.3 km
CSN - Terminal Ferroviário ItacolomyRailway station
8 km
Estação Ferroviária JeceabaRailway station
13 km
Porto do Antônio FernandesFerry port
28 km

Places near Congonhas

Places with a climate like Congonhas

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Congonhas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Congonhas.
What is the hottest month in Congonhas?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Congonhas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Congonhas?
January is the wettest month with about 297 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Congonhas?
The postal code of Congonhas is 36415-000.