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Goa Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Goa, India in August.

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Calangute Candolim Anjuna Baga

Planning a trip to Goa, India this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Goa in August

Goa, India is a region in India. August in Goa generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Calangute. During this period, Calangute experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For a closer look at conditions across Goa, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Arambol with an average of 565 mm (22 in) to heavy rainfall in Old Goa with 667 mm (26 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Calangute gets approximately 122 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Goa in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Goa.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Goa

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Goa, India?

Temperature range in Goa (August)

Precipitation variation in Goa (August)

Calangute

In August Calangute generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
122 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
882 mm (35 in)
585 mm (23 in)
294 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
23 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Calangute →

Candolim

In August Candolim generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
122 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
886 mm (35 in)
587 mm (23 in)
294 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
23 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Candolim →

Anjuna

In August Anjuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
122 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
873 mm (34 in)
579 mm (23 in)
294 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
23 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Anjuna →

Baga

In August Baga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
122 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
875 mm (34 in)
580 mm (23 in)
293 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
23 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Baga →

Panaji

In August Panaji generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
106 hours
122 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
921 mm (36 in)
613 mm (24 in)
301 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
23 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Panaji →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Goa in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Calangute 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 585 mm (23 in)
Candolim 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 587 mm (23 in)
Anjuna 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 579 mm (23 in)
Baga 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 580 mm (23 in)
Panaji 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 613 mm (24 in)
Palolem 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 643 mm (25 in)

Goa weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Goa, India in August?

Goa, India typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Calangute average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Goa, India in August?

In Calangute, the average daytime high in August is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Goa, India get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Calangute records an average of 585 mm (23 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Goa, India.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Goa, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Calangute, August may not be the ideal time to visit Goa, India.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide pleasant weather in Calangute. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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