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Best time to visit Goa
Based on 12 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in Goa? Here's what to expect. Summers here run very hot, and winters are cooler. For the best odds of good weather, aim for January, February and December. Days run very hot, with up to 10.7h of sunshine and very dry. If you can be flexible, steer clear of October and September — that's when conditions are least reliable.
Month-by-month weather
Goa in January runs very hot, averaging 33.6°C.
Goa in February runs very hot, averaging 35.6°C.
Goa in March runs very hot, averaging 35.8°C.
Goa in April runs very hot, averaging 36.1°C.
Goa in May runs very hot, averaging 34.5°C.
Goa in June runs hot, averaging 28.7°C.
Goa in July runs hot, averaging 27.1°C.
Goa in August runs hot, averaging 27.9°C.
Goa in September runs hot, averaging 28.6°C.
Goa in October runs very hot, averaging 31.4°C.
Goa in November runs very hot, averaging 33.8°C.
Goa in December runs very hot, averaging 34°C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Goa?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in Goa, aim for January, February and December — Days run very hot, with up to 10.7h of sunshine and very dry. This is based on 12 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in Goa in January?
If you visit Goa in January, expect very hot days around 33.6°C You'll get around 10.7h of sunshine per day and 0.2mm of rain — very dry.
What is the hottest month in Goa?
April is typically the hottest month, running very hot — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in Goa?
February is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 0.1mm per day. July is the wettest, at 33.9mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
When should I avoid visiting Goa?
If you have flexibility on dates, October and September are worth avoiding — colder temperatures and more rainfall make them the least reliable months for a trip or event.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | 33.3°C | 17.8° → 35° | 10.6h | 0.1mm | 77 |
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | 34.0°C | 18.2° → 35.3° | 10.7h | 0.0mm | 77 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 34.0°C | 17.6° → 35.9° | 10.9h | 0.0mm | 77 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | 33.0°C | 18.3° → 34.4° | 10.5h | 0.7mm | 76 |
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 34.4°C | 18.1° → 36.1° | 11.0h | 0.0mm | 76 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 34.0°C | 19.1° → 35° | 10.4h | 0.0mm | 76 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 34.4°C | 19.3° → 35.5° | 10.5h | 0.0mm | 76 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | 34.6°C | 18° → 36.4° | 10.8h | 0.0mm | 75 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 35.9°C | 18.8° → 37.4° | 11.0h | 0.0mm | 74 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 33.8°C | 19.5° → 35.1° | 10.2h | 0.3mm | 74 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 36.2°C | 19.1° → 38.6° | 11.1h | 0.1mm | 73 |
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 35.8°C | 19.7° → 38.1° | 11.3h | 0.1mm | 73 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 36.7°C | 19.9° → 38.6° | 11.2h | 0.6mm | 71 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 35.7°C | 20.8° → 38° | 11.3h | 0.4mm | 71 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 35.9°C | 21.3° → 37.5° | 11.4h | 0.3mm | 71 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 33.9°C | 20.3° → 35.1° | 10.1h | 0.8mm | 71 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 33.7°C | 20.1° → 35.2° | 9.8h | 0.7mm | 71 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 34.2°C | 20.5° → 35.3° | 10.5h | 0.9mm | 70 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 33.2°C | 21° → 34.9° | 10.3h | 1.3mm | 69 |
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 35.6°C | 22.6° → 37.3° | 11.6h | 0.3mm | 68 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 35.9°C | 22.8° → 37.5° | 11.7h | 0.9mm | 67 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 35.8°C | 23.4° → 37.4° | 11.7h | 0.8mm | 67 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 36.2°C | 23.9° → 37.4° | 11.7h | 0.2mm | 67 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 33.9°C | 20.3° → 35.2° | 10.4h | 1.9mm | 67 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 36.7°C | 24° → 38.2° | 11.8h | 0.2mm | 66 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 36.1°C | 24.4° → 37.3° | 11.6h | 0.6mm | 66 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 32.7°C | 21.7° → 34.2° | 10.2h | 3.0mm | 61 |
| W19 | May 6–12 | 35.9°C | 24.8° → 37.2° | 10.7h | 2.4mm | 58 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 32.2°C | 21.7° → 33.8° | 9.5h | 6.5mm | 48 |
| W20 | May 13–19 | 34.5°C | 25.1° → 36.4° | 9.7h | 5.2mm | 46 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 31.3°C | 22.3° → 33° | 8.8h | 6.5mm | 45 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 33.2°C | 25.3° → 34.9° | 9.4h | 6.8mm | 43 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 30.3°C | 23° → 31.7° | 9.1h | 7.7mm | 43 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 30.7°C | 23° → 32.2° | 9.2h | 8.7mm | 41 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 32.6°C | 25.2° → 34.6° | 8.9h | 8.8mm | 38 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 28.6°C | 23.1° → 30.2° | 7.3h | 11.1mm | 37 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 28.4°C | 22.8° → 29.6° | 7.3h | 11.2mm | 37 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 28.2°C | 23.3° → 29.4° | 6.7h | 14.8mm | 36 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 27.7°C | 23.5° → 28.8° | 5.8h | 22.7mm | 35 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 28.1°C | 23.2° → 29.5° | 6.4h | 16.6mm | 35 |
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 28.4°C | 23.1° → 29.7° | 6.6h | 14.7mm | 35 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 28.9°C | 22.8° → 30.5° | 6.9h | 15.3mm | 35 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 27.9°C | 23.1° → 29.2° | 5.7h | 19.0mm | 34 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 27.6°C | 23.4° → 28.6° | 5.0h | 22.9mm | 33 |
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 28.9°C | 23.7° → 31° | 5.8h | 25.3mm | 32 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 30.2°C | 24° → 32.2° | 6.2h | 22.8mm | 31 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 27.8°C | 23.4° → 28.9° | 4.7h | 27.7mm | 31 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 27.6°C | 23.4° → 29.2° | 4.4h | 26.4mm | 31 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 27.1°C | 23.2° → 28.4° | 3.4h | 36.2mm | 29 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 27.0°C | 23.2° → 28.4° | 3.3h | 36.0mm | 29 |
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 26.8°C | 23.5° → 28.2° | 3.2h | 36.8mm | 29 |
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 27.8°C | 23.6° → 29.5° | 3.7h | 30.1mm | 28 |
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