Goa

Goa Weather & Climate: India

Climate by month across Goa, India, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Goa

Goa is one of several regions in India, with temperatures that range from 28°C (82°F) in August to 32°C (90°F) during the peak of May. We've based our full climate overview on data from Calangute, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Throughout the year, Goa, particularly Calangute, maintains high temperatures, with average maximums always over 28°C (82°F).

The hottest season always takes place in April, May and November.

When it comes to rainfall, Goa sees significant variations throughout the year. July tends to be the wettest, receiving 882 mm (35 in) of rain, while February is much drier with just 1 mm (0.04 in). Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during June, July, August and September, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 294 mm (12 in) to 882 mm (35 in) monthly. Rainfall in January, February, March, April and December is at its lowest, remaining under 6 mm (0.2 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for January, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Goa is a tourist beach state in India. The climate in Goa is a tropical Savannah climate. This climate has a clear dry and wet period. The best travel time for Goa in India is from January to April and August to December, in which you have a pleasant to very hot temperature and no to moderate rainfall. The highest average temperature in Goa is 40°C (104°F) in May and the lowest is 26°C (79°F) in January.

Especially in summer there is a lot of rain and there is a very high humidity. Winter months are almost completely dry. The temperature on the coast of Goa is somewhat tempered by the cooling sea breeze.

Explore Goa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Goa — and find the best time to visit. (based on Calangute)

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Calangute Candolim Anjuna Baga Panaji Palolem
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Climate map of Goa

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Calangute 28°C (82°F) 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 28°C (82°F) 2771 mm (109 in) 2,829 hours
Candolim 28°C (82°F) 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 28°C (82°F) 2782 mm (110 in) 2,829 hours
Anjuna 28°C (82°F) 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 28°C (82°F) 2747 mm (108 in) 2,829 hours
Baga 28°C (82°F) 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 28°C (82°F) 2752 mm (108 in) 2,829 hours
Panaji 28°C (82°F) 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 27°C (81°F) 2865 mm (113 in) 2,829 hours
Palolem 28°C (82°F) 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 27°C (81°F) 2980 mm (117 in) 2,829 hours

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