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Goa
Which Season to Choose?

Goa, tropical beaches, spicy cuisine and Portuguese heritage — India's pearl.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 15.49°N 73.82°E
January & AprilBest months
88°FOptimal temperature
4%Rainy days

When to visit Goa?

🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
68°F–88°F in January
🌧 Least rain
4% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (99%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10

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.

Goa weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
☀️ January68°F88°F4%0.0in10.5h8.4/10
☀️ February70°F90°F0%0.0in10.8h8.3/10
☀️ March73°F90°F4%0.0in11.0h8.2/10
☀️ April79°F90°F3%0.0in11.6h8.4/10
🌤️ May81°F90°F34%0.2in11.8h7.6/10
🌧️ June77°F82°F94%1.0in6.6h5.9/10
🌧️ July77°F81°F99%1.2in4.5h4.9/10
🌧️ August77°F81°F96%0.7in8.3h6.2/10
🌦️ September75°F82°F87%0.5in9.3h7.0/10
⛅ October75°F84°F61%0.3in10.1h7.3/10
☀️ November75°F90°F17%0.1in10.3h7.8/10
☀️ December72°F90°F6%0.0in10.0h8.1/10
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.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 32°F, 14% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 27°F, 96% rainy days, 6.5h sunshine/day. Score: 5.7/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 30°F, 55% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 32°F, 3% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.

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Frequently asked questions

January is ideal with 4% rainy days and 31°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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