Region, India
Goa weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Goa
Nov–Feb is dry and breezy; Dec–Jan is busiest and priciest. Mar–May is hot and humid; Jun–Sep monsoon closes beach shacks and makes seas dangerous.
Goa weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan30°1 mm
- Feb31°1 mm
- Mar32°9 mm
- Apr32°16 mm
- May32°75 mm
- Jun29°583 mm
- Jul28°625 mm
- Aug28°454 mm
- Sep28°267 mm
- Oct30°140 mm
- Nov30°27 mm
- Dec30°4 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C86°F | 23°C74°F | 1 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| February | 31°C88°F | 24°C75°F | 1 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| March | 32°C89°F | 25°C77°F | 9 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| April | 32°C90°F | 27°C80°F | 16 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| May | 32°C89°F | 28°C82°F | 75 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| June | 29°C85°F | 27°C81°F | 583 mm | 84% | Very wet |
| July | 28°C82°F | 26°C80°F | 625 mm | 87% | Very wet |
| August | 28°C82°F | 26°C79°F | 454 mm | 88% | Very wet |
| September | 28°C82°F | 26°C78°F | 267 mm | 86% | Rainy |
| October | 30°C85°F | 26°C78°F | 140 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| November | 30°C87°F | 24°C76°F | 27 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| December | 30°C87°F | 23°C74°F | 4 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Shimla | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | May (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Goa?
Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is dry and breezy; Dec–Jan is busiest and priciest. Mar–May is hot and humid; Jun–Sep monsoon closes beach shacks and makes seas dangerous.
When is the rainy season in Goa?
Rain peaks in July with about 625 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Sep.
What is the hottest month in Goa?
April, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).
How cold does Goa get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 23°C (74°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.