Goiás Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Goiás, Brazil in May.

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Caldas Novas Brasilia Goiânia Pirenópolis

Thinking about venturing to Goiás, Brazil this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Goiás in May

Goiás, Brazil is a region in Brazil. May in Goiás generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Brasilia at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Goiás at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Goiás and 16°C (61°F) in Brasilia. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in Goiás, Brazil in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Trindade with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Alto Paraíso de Goiás with 40 mm (1.6 in).

Explore Goiás by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Goiás — and find the best time to visit. (based on Caldas Novas)

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March30°C (86°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August32°C (90°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Goiás in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Goiás.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Goiás

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Goiás, Brazil?

Temperature range in Goiás (May)

Precipitation variation in Goiás (May)

Caldas Novas

In May Caldas Novas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Caldas Novas →

Brasilia

In May Brasilia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
239 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Brasilia →

Goiânia

In May Goiânia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
248 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Goiânia →

Pirenópolis

In May Pirenópolis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pirenópolis →

Alto Paraíso de Goiás

In May Alto Paraíso de Goiás generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Alto Paraíso de Goiás →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Goiás in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Caldas Novas 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Brasilia 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Goiânia 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Pirenópolis 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Alto Paraíso de Goiás 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Rio Quente 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)

Goiás weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Goiás, Brazil in May?

May in Goiás, Brazil brings pleasant weather. In Caldas Novas, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Goiás, Brazil in May?

Daytime temperatures in Caldas Novas peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in May, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does Goiás, Brazil get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Goiás, Brazil during May, with Caldas Novas averaging close to 22 mm (0.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Goiás, Brazil?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Caldas Novas, May might be a good time to visit Goiás, Brazil.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly perfect weather in Caldas Novas. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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