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When to visit Goa?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–31°C in January
🌧 Least rain
4% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (99%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachNovember–March — Anjuna, Palolem, Vagator — dry season and calm sea.
Parties & NightlifeDecember-January — Christmas, New Year's, lively atmosphere in South Goa.
Portuguese ArchitectureNovember–March — Old Goa, Basilica of Bom Jesus, visiting without humidity.
FamilyDecember–February — calm sea, family hotels, ideal temperatures.
Diving & SnorkellingOctober-May — optimal visibility, tropical fish, coral.
BudgetOctober–November — start of season, falling prices, quiet beaches.
Monthly climate data
Goa weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 20°C | 31°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.5h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 21°C | 32°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ March | 23°C | 32°C | 4% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ April | 26°C | 32°C | 3% | 0.2 | 11.6h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 27°C | 32°C | 34% | 4.0 | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 25°C | 28°C | 94% | 26.4 | 6.6h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 25°C | 27°C | 99% | 31.3 | 4.5h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 25°C | 27°C | 96% | 18.1 | 8.3h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 24°C | 28°C | 87% | 11.8 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 29°C | 61% | 6.5 | 10.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 24°C | 32°C | 17% | 1.4 | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ December | 22°C | 32°C | 6% | 0.4 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 32°C, 14% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 27°C, 96% rainy days, 6.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°C, 55% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 32°C, 3% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 4% rainy days and 31°C. The months of January & April offer comparable conditions.
July is the wettest month with 99% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 31°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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