Climate in Goa — Annual Weather Overview
Goa has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest month is May (average high 39.5°C) and the coolest is January (25.5°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 14.0°C between May and January. Annual rainfall totals around 1101mm. July is the wettest month at 381.8mm, while February averages just 0.1mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 37.7°C, 36mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 32.7°C, 771mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 31.7°C, 277mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 27.8°C, 17mm rain.
Goa — Monthly Temperatures
Goa — Monthly Rainfall
✅ Best months to visit
June to March
ℹ️ No months to avoid
Weather in Goa stays reasonable all year.
Goa weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5°C | 13.6°C | 3.5mm | 10.2h | 1 | 10/10 |
| February | 30.4°C | 15.9°C | 0.1mm | 10.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| March | 34.7°C | 20.7°C | 5.2mm | 11.0h | 2 | 10/10 |
| April | 38.9°C | 24.6°C | 1.7mm | 11.8h | 1 | 6/10 |
| May | 39.5°C | 27.1°C | 29.2mm | 11.6h | 2 | 6/10 |
| June | 35.7°C | 27.0°C | 139.9mm | 9.8h | 11 | 7/10 |
| July | 31.7°C | 25.7°C | 381.8mm | 7.4h | 28 | 8/10 |
| August | 30.7°C | 25.0°C | 249.6mm | 7.4h | 24 | 8/10 |
| September | 31.4°C | 24.8°C | 238.7mm | 9.2h | 18 | 8/10 |
| October | 32.9°C | 22.3°C | 28.8mm | 10.7h | 3 | 10/10 |
| November | 30.9°C | 18.9°C | 9.2mm | 10.1h | 1 | 10/10 |
| December | 27.5°C | 16.3°C | 13.6mm | 9.7h | 2 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Goa and the Goa rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Goa have?
Goa has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Average highs range from 25.5°C in January to 39.5°C in May.
What is the hottest month in Goa?
May is the hottest month in Goa, with average highs of 39.5°C and lows of 27.1°C.
What is the coldest month in Goa?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 25.5°C and lows of 13.6°C.
What is the wettest month in Goa?
July is the wettest month, averaging 381.8mm of rainfall over around 28 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Goa?
Rainy season in Goa runs June to September, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Goa get per year?
Goa receives around 1101mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (0.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Goa?
The best time to visit Goa is June to March. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.