Best time to visit Goa

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Beach shacks open from November to April.

Goa month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	32°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
February	Good	32°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Goa Carnival
March	Mixed	33°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
April	Good	33°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Good	33°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Mixed	30°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Mixed	29°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Mixed	29°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Mixed	29°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
October	Mixed	32°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
November	Mixed	33°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
December	Mixed	33°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Christmas and New Year

Flights to Goa are usually cheapest in April–September. The catch: highs reach 33°C in April–May.
Crowds and prices peak in November–February, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in June–September.

Goa was a Portuguese colony until 1961.

When is the best time to visit Goa?

The best time to visit Goa is January–February, April–May and July–October. Beach shacks open from November to April.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Goa?

Flights are usually cheapest in April–September, when demand is lowest.

When is Goa busiest?

Goa is busiest in November–February.

What is the weather like in Goa?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and July the coolest at 29°C. The wettest period is June–September.