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When is the best time to visit Goa?
In general the best time to visit Goa is probably January, February, March, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, May, November, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is April, May, November. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in November and it has 11 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Goa in different months
This is the average weather in Goa for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, December the weather is great. There are an average of 24 sunny days in February and the temperature ranges from +22°C to +30°C.
April, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +31°C during April.
In May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 133 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 778 mm in July.
Climate in Goa
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Goa for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +36°C | +37°C | +35°C | +35°C | +36°C | +35°C | +32°C | +32°C | +32°C | +35°C | +35°C | +35°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +31°C | +31°C | +28°C | +27°C | +27°C | +28°C | +30°C | +31°C | +30°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +18°C | +19°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +22°C | +20°C | +19°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +28°C | +29°C | +30°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +29°C | +29°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +29°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 70 | 72 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 82 | 73 | 69 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 75 | 678 | 778 | 522 | 230 | 103 | 32 | 7 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 23 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 17 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 2 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Goa during the whole year:
The hottest month in Goa is November with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +25°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Goa during the whole year:
Goa achieves its warmest water temperature in May, where the average sea temperature goes up to +30°C. Coldest water temperature is in January with +27°C in average.
When can you swim in Goa?
You can swim in Goa from January to December:
- In March - December the water is very warm (28°C);
- In January - February the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Goa looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Goa is August with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 69%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Goa during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 24 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 30 rainy days and 778 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Goa:
What is the hottest month in Goa?
The hottest month in Goa is November with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Goa?
The coldest month in Goa is July with minimum temperatures of +25°C.
Is Goa worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Goa usually has great weather. The best month is probably November with +31°C and 11 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Goa?
if you're looking to visit Goa when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 1 mm of rain.
Other cities in India
Check out the weather for other cities in India.
Monthly weather in Goa
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Goa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.