Beach town in Karnataka, India
Gokarna weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Gokarna
Nov–Mar is dry, sunny and busy; Dec–Jan is peak. Apr–May is hot, and Jun–Sep monsoon closes most beach shacks and makes swimming dangerous.
Gokarna weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan30°1 mm
- Feb31°2 mm
- Mar33°12 mm
- Apr33°27 mm
- May32°110 mm
- Jun30°706 mm
- Jul28°811 mm
- Aug28°618 mm
- Sep28°346 mm
- Oct29°193 mm
- Nov30°45 mm
- Dec30°5 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C86°F | 22°C71°F | 1 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| February | 31°C88°F | 23°C73°F | 2 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| March | 33°C91°F | 25°C76°F | 12 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| April | 33°C92°F | 26°C79°F | 27 mm | 71% | Hot |
| May | 32°C90°F | 27°C81°F | 110 mm | 76% | Hot & humid |
| June | 30°C85°F | 27°C80°F | 706 mm | 85% | Very wet |
| July | 28°C83°F | 26°C79°F | 811 mm | 88% | Very wet |
| August | 28°C83°F | 26°C78°F | 618 mm | 89% | Very wet |
| September | 28°C83°F | 25°C78°F | 346 mm | 87% | Very wet |
| October | 29°C85°F | 25°C77°F | 193 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| November | 30°C86°F | 24°C75°F | 45 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| December | 30°C85°F | 22°C72°F | 5 mm | 71% | 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) |
| Gokarna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Gokarna?
Nov–Mar. Nov–Mar is dry, sunny and busy; Dec–Jan is peak. Apr–May is hot, and Jun–Sep monsoon closes most beach shacks and makes swimming dangerous.
When is the rainy season in Gokarna?
Rain peaks in July with about 811 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Oct.
What is the hottest month in Gokarna?
April, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).
How cold does Gokarna get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 22°C (71°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. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.1°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.