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Minas Gerais, Brazil

Contagem

Contagem is a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil, 945 m above sea level. It has a population of about 627,123. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population627,123
Local time04:35
19.93° S, 44.05° WElevation 945 mUTC−3 · Brasilia Standard Time
Postal code32000-000
The year in Contagemweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61October
October: high / low26° / 17°
Rain this month123mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Contagem at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in February

Coolest month12°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

393 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

8 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

3 of them World Heritage

Weather in Contagem

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Rain · wind 11 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct26°19°14.8 mm
Tue27 Oct24°15°
Wed28 Oct22°16°
Thu29 Oct26°17°13.4 mm
Fri30 Oct24°18°36.6 mm
Sat31 Oct26°19°16.4 mm
Sun1 Nov25°18°15.8 mm
Mon2 Nov25°19°4.2 mm
Tue3 Nov27°19°2.2 mm

When to go to Contagem

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505157758895979484615552
High26°27°26°25°24°23°23°24°26°26°26°26°
Low18°18°18°16°14°12°12°13°15°17°17°18°
Rain (mm)34518720664321581759123260393
Wet days1815181052136122022

What's on in Contagem

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

Monuments and museums in Contagem

All monuments

More museums: House of Culture · Centro de Memória do Trabalhador da Indústria de Contagem · Estação Bernardo Monteiro · Memorial Brumadinho

Outdoors around Contagem

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

Things to do
ROKAZ Academia de Escalada e FitnessClimbing
2.1 km
UrupesCamp sites
3 km
Mirante do MangabeirasViewpoints
4.3 km
Pedreira Santa RitaClimbing
4.5 km
Cemig Anel RodoviárioCamp sites
4.5 km
Praça do PapaViewpoints
4.7 km

Nature around Contagem

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 Contagem

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Contagem

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

Contagem from above

Postal code

32000-000

Getting to Contagem

Tancredo Neves International AirportCNF
34 km
Usiminas AirportIPN
172 km
Presidente Itamar Franco AirportIZA
198 km
Terminal Ferroviário Olhos D'água - TOD - VALERailway station
11 km
Estação Ferroviária de Belo HorizonteRailway station
13 km
HortoRailway station
15 km
Balsa entre Citrolândia e ImperadorFerry port
22 km
Porto do CaloteFerry port
24 km

Places near Contagem

Places with a climate like Contagem

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Contagem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Contagem.
What is the hottest month in Contagem?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Contagem?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Contagem?
December is the wettest month with about 393 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
What is the postal code of Contagem?
The postal code of Contagem is 32000-000.