19Β° to 32Β°
Dry & Sunny
The most comfortable stretch of the year, with virtually no rain and pleasant evenings.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ§₯ Light layers for evenings
21Β° to 32Β°
Peak Dry Season
Still dry and sunny, with the lowest humidity of the year.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ§₯ Light layers for evenings
23Β° to 32Β°
Heat Builds
Dry season holds, but the heat starts climbing toward the pre-monsoon peak.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ₯΅ Stay hydrated
26Β° to 33Β°
Very Hot
Intense, dry heat, with highs that can push past 35Β°C.
π₯΅ Heat protectionπ§ Stay hydrated
26Β° to 33Β°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year, humid and sweltering just before the monsoon breaks.
π₯΅ Heat protectionπ§ Stay hydrated
24Β° to 31Β°
Monsoon Breaks
The southwest monsoon arrives hard, with rain a near-daily event and rough seas along the coast.
β Umbrella essentialπ Rough seas
24Β° to 29Β°
Peak Monsoon
The wettest month of the year by a wide margin, with the sky overcast for days at a stretch.
β Heavy rain gearποΈ Beaches closed
24Β° to 29Β°
Deep Monsoon
Still very wet, though easing slightly from July's extremes.
β Heavy rain gearπ Rough seas
24Β° to 29Β°
Monsoon Lingers
Rain remains frequent, with the sea still too rough for most beach activities.
β Umbrella handyπ Rough seas
24Β° to 32Β°
Rains Ease
The rain tapers off fast as the dry season returns, though the heat climbs back up.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
22Β° to 33Β°
Warm & Dry
Dry and sunny, with beach facilities reopening for the season.
βοΈ SunscreenποΈ Beach season returns
21Β° to 32Β°
Cool & Clear
Dry and pleasant, closely matching January and February's best weather.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ§₯ Light layers for evenings
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Goa?›
Goa's monsoon season runs roughly from June through September, with July historically the wettest, averaging nearly a meter of rain across 27 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Goa?›
January and February are historically the best months in Goa, hot, sunny, and virtually rain-free, with December's weather closely matching both.
What is the least favorable time to visit Goa?›
July, the wettest month of the year, historically brings torrential rain, rough seas, and many beach facilities closed for the season.
Which month has the most rain in Goa?›
July is historically the wettest month, averaging nearly a meter of rain across 27 days.
Which month is the driest in Goa?›
January, February, and March are all historically rain-free.
How hot does Goa get?›
May is historically the hottest month.
What should I pack for Goa during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around June through September, when the monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
When do beach facilities reopen after monsoon in Goa?›
Beach shacks, water sports operators, and shoreline restaurants that close for the rainy season typically reopen in October or November.
How many hours of sunshine does Goa get per day on average?›
It ranges from around 3.5 hours a day in July up to about 10.5 hours a day in February.
Does cyclone season affect Goa?›
Cyclone risk historically runs from April to December, though direct hits are rare and the core monsoon months, July through September, are largely spared. Cyclone Tauktae struck Goa directly in May 2021.