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Weather in Juruaia.

Hot, rainy summers and dry winters with cold nights: the typical climate of the Southern Minas Gerais mountains.

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Juruaia has the highland climate typical of southern Minas Gerais: hot, rainy summers (December to March) and dry winters with cold nights (June to August). From April to September there is less rain.

The year in Juruaia, season by season

PeriodWhat it's usually likeIn town
December to MarchHot and rainy, afternoon showersOutlet in January; waterfalls at their fullest
April and MayMild, rains taper offFelinju (March/April); start of the coffee harvest
June to AugustDry, pleasant days, cold nightsCoffee harvest; season for cheese and hot coffee
September to NovemberHot and dry, rains return toward the endFestlingerie in September

Qualitative description of the regional climate. For figures and forecasts, check Climatempo or INMET.

What the weather is like

Juruaia has the typical highland climate of southern Minas Gerais: hot, rainy summers (December to March), with late-afternoon showers, and dry winters (June to August), with pleasant days and cold nights.

What to take

  • January (Outlet): light clothing and an umbrella.
  • April (Felinju): mild weather; bring a light jacket for the evening.
  • June to August: a warm layer for mornings and evenings.
  • September (Festlingerie): dry, hot days; bring sunscreen.

Today's forecast

For the latest forecast, check Climatempo or INMET and search for Juruaia.

A cold day calls for coffee

On a rainy or cold day, the perfect break is coffee with pão de queijo (cheese bread) and spoonable sweets at Ateliê da Lee.

Sources: Aciju, Diário do Comércio, IBGE and travel guides, consulted in October 2026. Dates and times may change.

Coffee and cakes from the Sabores de Juruaia collection
Stop at Ateliê da Lee

A cold day calls for coffee.

In the Mirante neighborhood, Ateliê da Lee offers Canastra cheese and semi-cured cheese, goiabada cascão (guava paste), canned sweets, pão de queijo (cheese bread) and coffee from the region. For a break or to take home as a souvenir.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Juruaia?

Hot, rainy summers and dry winters with cold nights, typical of the highland areas of Southern Minas Gerais.

When is the best time to visit Juruaia?

It depends on your goal: January for the Outlet, April for Felinju and September for Festlingerie. April to September has less rain.

Interior of Ateliê da Lee: shelves of Café da Lee, a cheese counter, doce de leite and gifts (illustration)
Visit the Ateliê

Your next stop in Juruaia.

Ateliê da Lee
Rua Vereador Alberto Mario Segreti, 97
Bairro Mirante · Juruaia, MG · CEP 37805-000

Phone and WhatsApp: (11) 99992-4741. Email: atendimento@ateliedalee.com.br. Directions, today's hours and reviews on our Google profile.

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