Quick answer
The best time to visit Goa is November to February: dry, sunny days around 30 °C, a calm sea and every shack and water sport open. October and March are quieter shoulder months. April–May are hot and humid but cheap. June–September is the monsoon — heavy rain, rough seas and closed shacks, but lush green landscapes, waterfalls and the lowest prices.
Updated November 2026 · GoaPlace editors · facts checked against our own listingsGoa month by month
| Month | Weather | Crowds & prices | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Dry, sunny, ~21–32 °C | High (first week very high) | Beaches, nightlife, markets |
| February | Dry, warm | High–medium | Beaches, Carnival (Feb/Mar) |
| March | Warmer, humid | Medium | Shigmo festival, quieter beaches |
| April | Hot, ~33 °C | Low | Budget trips, mangoes & cashews |
| May | Hot, very humid | Low | Budget, pre-monsoon deals |
| June | Monsoon arrives | Very low | Rain lovers, waterfalls, São João (24 June) |
| July | Heaviest rain | Very low | Green Goa, rafting, spice farms |
| August | Heavy rain | Low | Waterfalls, monsoon drives |
| September | Rain easing | Low | Ganesh Chaturthi (Aug/Sep), deals |
| October | Post-monsoon, humid | Rising | Shoulder season, green hills |
| November | Dry, pleasant | Medium–high | Start of beach season |
| December | Dry, ~20–32 °C | Very high (Christmas–New Year) | Christmas, parties, feast of St Francis Xavier (3 Dec) |
The three seasons
Read more: Goa in winter · Goa in summer · Goa in the monsoon.
