Goa · SpringMonth summary
Goa weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
81°F – 90°F
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Goa in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 32°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Goa. January remains slightly better (+0.8 pts).
By trip type
Goa in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Goa. Temperatures rise (32°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 68°F | 88°F | 4% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 70°F | 90°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ March | 73°F | 90°F | 4% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ April | 79°F | 90°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 81°F | 90°F | 34% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 77°F | 82°F | 94% | 1.0in | 6.6h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 77°F | 81°F | 99% | 1.2in | 4.5h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 77°F | 81°F | 96% | 0.7in | 8.3h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 75°F | 82°F | 87% | 0.5in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 84°F | 61% | 0.3in | 10.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ☀️ November | 75°F | 90°F | 17% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ December | 72°F | 90°F | 6% | 0.0in | 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 May, Goa averages 90°F, 34% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -30%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Goa in May
Is May a good time to visit Goa?
May is an excellent time to visit Goa (score 7.6/10). With 90°F, 11.8h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Goa in May?
With 90°F max and 11.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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