Belo Horizonte Weather in August

August weather

August is one of Belo Horizonte's best months for being outdoors. Days feel warm and sunny, while evenings cool off. The high reaches 28°C and the low 13°C. Rain is scarce, so you can explore without often having to dodge a shower.

Walk around Pampulha to see the lakeside buildings, or take in the views from Praça do Papa. The dry paths also suit a hike in Serra do Curral. Afternoons can feel hot on exposed routes, so save shaded city streets for the warmest part of the day. Don't come expecting lush, rain-fresh scenery; the landscape can look dry.

Festivals and local life

August 15 is the feast day of Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem, Belo Horizonte's patron saint. You may see religious observances around the Boa Viagem church, though it's not a citywide party. Brazil's Father's Day also falls in August, and families often mark it with a meal out.

If you love food, make time for Mercado Central. Try pão de queijo, the local cheese bread, or fígado com jiló, liver served with a bitter vegetable. The market is a good rainy-day backup, though August showers are uncommon.

Crowds and costs

August is usually calmer than July, when school holidays bring more family trips. It's still within the May-to-August stretch that works well for visiting, but you'll generally find fewer holiday crowds than in July. Prices can ease after the school break, though weekends and special events may still be busy.

If you hate crowds, go to Mercado Central on a weekday rather than around lunchtime on Saturday. That's when locals pack its food stalls.