The short answer
When to go to South Goa
October to March is the pleasant season, with November and December offering warm days, low humidity and calm seas for beach time. June to September is the monsoon, when rainfall is heaviest and beaches and roads are at their wettest, so this period is best avoided. Seniors will find the beaches and resort access most comfortable in the dry season, when midday heat is also easier to manage with a simple rest indoors.
Month by month
South Goa weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 21°C | 0 mm | Pleasant and dry | |
| February | 34°C | 22°C | 0 mm | Warming but dry | |
| March | 36°C | 23°C | 1 mm | Getting hot | |
| April | 37°C | 26°C | 7 mm | Very hot ahead of the monsoon | |
| May | 38°C | 26°C | 97 mm | Hottest, most humid month | |
| June | 30°C | 25°C | 862 mm | Heaviest monsoon rain begins | |
| July | 29°C | 24°C | 900 mm | Wettest month of the year | |
| August | 29°C | 24°C | 592 mm | Still very wet | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 256 mm | Rain easing; lush and green | |
| October | 36°C | 24°C | 117 mm | Post-monsoon heat spike | |
| November | 33°C | 22°C | 34 mm | Warm, dry and pleasant | |
| December | 30°C | 20°C | 16 mm | Dry and comfortable |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
South Goa seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, November and December
- January: Pleasant and dry
- November: Warm, dry and pleasant
- December: Dry and comfortable
Good, with small trade-offs: February
- February: Warming but dry
Possible, with planning: March, September and October
- March: Getting hot
- September: Rain easing; lush and green
- October: Post-monsoon heat spike
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May, June, July and August
- April: Very hot ahead of the monsoon
- May: Hottest, most humid month
- June: Heaviest monsoon rain begins
- July: Wettest month of the year
- August: Still very wet
Useful answers
Best time to visit South Goa: FAQs
What is the best month to visit South Goa?
January, November and December are the best months to visit South Goa, with February also good. October to March is the pleasant season, with November and December offering warm days, low humidity and calm seas for beach time. June to September is the monsoon, when rainfall is heaviest and beaches and roads are at their wettest, so this period is best avoided. Seniors will find the beaches and resort access most comfortable in the dry season, when midday heat is also easier to manage with a simple rest indoors.
Which months should I avoid in South Goa with elderly parents?
April, May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot ahead of the monsoon Hottest, most humid month
When does it rain most in South Goa?
July is the wettest month, with about 900 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 38°C.