AI-generatedGoiânia at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Sep · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,460 h
- Rain a year
- 1,145 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 766 m
Climate in Goiânia
Goiânia has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while June is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Goiânia is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:4918:16
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:36–06:18 · evening 17:47–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:27–05:36 · evening 18:29–18:38
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Goiânia in October?
In October, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 95 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Goiânia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 27 min05:49 – 18:16
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 13 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Sao_Paulo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %45 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %27 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Goiânia
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Goiânia, 51 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Goiânia
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Goiânia: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Goiânia has about 14 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Goiânia
How breezy and how cloudy Goiânia is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Goiânia typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Goiânia: variable cloud, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Goiânia
How often the day gets hot in Goiânia (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Goiânia has about 21 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Goiânia
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 13 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (16°), the warmest in October (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from September to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to August. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 164 days a year, mostly from October to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 52 | 28° | 20° | 5.1 h | 22 | 213 |
| FebruaryFeb | 52 | 28° | 20° | 5.6 h | 20 | 173 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 28° | 20° | 5.6 h | 20 | 167 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 28° | 19° | 7.1 h | 11 | 70 |
| MayMay | 92 | 28° | 17° | 8.0 h | 2 | 11 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 28° | 17° | 8.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 28° | 16° | 8.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 30° | 18° | 8.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 61 | 32° | 21° | 7.4 h | 4 | 23 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 31° | 21° | 6.3 h | 14 | 95 |
| NovemberNov | 47 | 29° | 20° | 5.0 h | 22 | 178 |
| DecemberDec | 51 | 28° | 20° | 5.0 h | 24 | 206 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
16.68° S, 49.25° W · 766 m · America/Sao_Paulo
Best time to visit Goiânia
The best time to visit Goiânia is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to July. Rain is most frequent from October to March; the wettest month is January with 213 mm.
Goiânia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Goiânia in the dry season
Apr – Sep
Excellent
- 28–32 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Goiânia in the rainy season
Oct – Mar
Fair
- 28–31 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 122 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Goiânia for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Goiânia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Goiânia: score 95 against 42. In June, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. June has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 42 | 95better |
| Day high | 31° | 28° |
| Night low | 21° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 95 mm | 4 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 13 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Goiânia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
52January28° · 5 h
In January, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 213 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Goiânia.
Goiânia in January52February28° · 6 h
In February, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 173 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Goiânia.
Goiânia in February52March28° · 6 h
In March, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 167 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Goiânia.
Goiânia in March72April28° · 7 h
In April, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Goiânia.
Goiânia in April92May28° · 8 h
In May, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Goiânia.
Goiânia in May95June28° · 8 h
In June, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Goiânia.
Goiânia in June93July28° · 9 h
In July, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Goiânia.
Goiânia in July80August30° · 9 h
In August, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Goiânia.
Goiânia in August61September32° · 7 h
In September, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Goiânia.
Goiânia in September42October31° · 6 h
In October, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 95 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Goiânia.
Goiânia in October47November29° · 5 h
In November, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 178 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Goiânia.
Goiânia in November51December28° · 5 h
In December, Goiânia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 206 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Goiânia.
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Goiânia vs. Brasília
In October Brasília has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs. 42). During the day Brasília is 2 °C cooler than Goiânia.
| in October | Goiânia | Brasília |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 42 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Goiânia ranks 17 of 19 destinations in this country.
- Natal29°27°90
- 2Fortaleza30°27°79
- 3Salvador27°26°78
- 4Belo Horizonte27°75
- 5João Pessoa29°27°75
- 6Rio de Janeiro28°22°71
- 7Ipanema District28°22°71
- 8Porto Alegre24°20°71
- 17GoiâniaThis page31°42
Planning a trip to Goiânia
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Goiânia in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Goiânia has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during October half-term (score 42).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 15 min
- Distance
- 8,930 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Goiânia
When is the best time to visit Goiânia?
The best time to visit Goiânia is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Goiânia?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 21 °C. June is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Goiânia?
Rain is most frequent from October to March; the wettest month is January with 213 mm. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Goiânia get?
Goiânia gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.8 hours a day; in November there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Goiânia in?
Goiânia uses the time zone America/Sao_Paulo, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Goiânia?
A nonstop flight from London to Goiânia takes about 11 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Goiânia?
Goiânia has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during October half-term (score 42). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 93, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 52.
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