Goa weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Goa in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Goa in January?
Goa is a region in India. January in Goa generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Palolem at 30°C to very warm in Old Goa at 32°C. At night it cools down to 21°C in Old Goa and 23°C in Palolem. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.1 mm in Calangute. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Calangute. The city Calangute usually sees around 312 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Goa for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Goa climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Goa?
Calangute
In January Calangute generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Candolim
In January Candolim generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Anjuna
In January Anjuna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Baga
In January Baga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Panaji
In January Panaji generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Goa, in India.
Is January the best time to visit Goa?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Goa with overall perfect weather in Calangute.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect 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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