Goa

Goa · India · Vasco da Gama

Portuguese churches painted white against the palm trees, beach shacks serving fish curry with the day's catch, and a nightlife scene that has been going since the hippie trail first found it.

The best time to visit Goa is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (91°F). Local time there is 15:58 (UTC+5:30).

Best time to go

Nov–Feb

Budget on the ground

$ · budget-friendly

Nearest airport

GOI · Vasco da Gama

Good for

sunshine and salt water an unhurried pace eating extremely well old stones and real towns

In season

January February November December

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High20 to 40°C68 to 104°F Rain0 to 1160mm0 to 45.7in

January · high 89°F · rain 0.3in · 11.3h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Vasco da Gama, this page’s gateway

Goa month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	32°C89°F	7mm0.3in	11.3h11.3h	in the recommended window
February	33°C91°F	1mm0.0in	11.6h11.6h	in the recommended window
March	33°C91°F	7mm0.3in	12.0h12.0h
April	33°C92°F	15mm0.6in	12.5h12.5h
May	33°C91°F	103mm4.1in	12.8h12.8h
June	29°C84°F	671mm26.4in	13.0h13.0h
July	27°C81°F	1157mm45.6in	13.0h13.0h
August	28°C82°F	647mm25.5in	12.6h12.6h
September	28°C82°F	518mm20.4in	12.2h12.2h
October	30°C86°F	239mm9.4in	11.8h11.8h
November	33°C91°F	56mm2.2in	11.4h11.4h	in the recommended window
December	33°C92°F	19mm0.7in	11.2h11.2h	in the recommended window

Good to know

Currency: INR · Indian rupee
Language: Hindi, English
Plug: C, D, G
Driving: on the left

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Goa?

The best time to visit Goa is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (91°F).

How warm does Goa get?

Typical daytime highs in Goa are Mar–May 33°C (91°F), Jun–Aug 28°C (82°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (87°F), Dec–Feb 33°C (91°F).

Is Goa expensive?

On the ground, Goa is budget-friendly.

What sort of trip is Goa good for?

Goa is good for sunshine and salt water, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, old stones and real towns.