Goa · SummerMonth summary
Goa weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
96% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Goa in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Not the best window: 96% rain risk and 8.3h of sunshine. January is much safer.
By trip type
Goa in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Off-season — more authentic local atmosphere in bars and restaurants Summer in Goa brings pleasant temperatures (27°C) and long sunny days (8.3h of sunshine). With 96% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Goa averages 27°C, 96% rainy days and 8.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.2/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -92%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Goa in August
Is August a good time to visit Goa?
August is an acceptable time for Goa (score 6.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Goa in August?
Yes, 96% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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