Goa Weather is very pleasant
Weather & Climate in Goa
Goa is one lucky state of India that enjoys pleasant climate all throughout the year. There are no extremes in Goa climate. In other words, there is no significant rise during summers and no drastic fall during winters. The weather basically remains sunny and pleasant throughout the year. Goa is located in the coastal Konkan region in the western ghats.
Climate in Goa
Goa climate is relaxed and lovely. Beaches are the best in Goa in the winter months between October and March. This is also the time Goa is most frequented by tourists. Weather in Goa during this period is amazingly pleasant.Summer in Goa
Summer in Goa sets in by mid-March and remains till the end of June. Though strong heat wave conditions are not encountered, the temperature may rise upto 40 degrees on some days in summer. The average daily sunshine is 9 to 10 hours in summer. The breeze that blows from the seaside continuously has a soothing effect.Monsoon in Goa
The period of monsoons in Goa is June-September. Goa falls in the path of southwest monsoon. During the monsoon season, 250cm to 300cm of rain can be expected. It may be mentioned that just before the onset of monsoons, the weather in Goa becomes very humid due to cloudy skies. However, a pleasant weather sets in at the end of monsoon season.Winter in Goa
Winters in Goa are from late November to mid February. During winters, the maximum temperature remains around 11 degrees while the minimum temperature falls to about 3 degrees at night. The average daily sunshine during winters is 6 hours. The number of tourists to Goa rise significantly as the winter sets in. It may be mentioned that as Goa depends entirely on south western monsoons that brings rainfall during four months of the year, the rest of the months remain dry and do not experience any rainfall. Pleasant weather conditions is a major reason for emergence of Goa as a tourism hotspot. Though the tourism season begins from October onwards, Goa can actually be visited at any time of the year.
Monthly Goa Weather
December, January & February :Cool, most pleasant weather
March, April & May :
Warm summer, hot and humid
June, July, August & September :
Heavy rains, 3000-3500 mm, high humidity
October & November :
Relatively warm, no rain
Present Goa Weather condition
Goa Climate
There are three seasons in Goa: The Dry, The Hot and The WetAverage daily rainfall and sunshine. Average monthly rainfall.
|
Temp('C) |
Rain(Ins) |
Sun(Hrs) |
|
| January |
31
|
0
|
9
|
| February |
32
|
0
|
9
|
| March |
32
|
0
|
10
|
| April |
32
|
1
|
9
|
| May |
32
|
1
|
9
|
| June |
31
|
23
|
4
|
| July |
29
|
31
|
3
|
| August |
29
|
13
|
3
|
| September |
29
|
11
|
8
|
| October |
31
|
5
|
7
|
| November |
31
|
1
|
8
|
| December |
32
|
1
|
9
|
Rainfall in Goa
Average rainfall of 350 cms. from June to SeptemberTemperature in Goa
Temperature variations through the seasons are mild. May is the warmest month when the temperature is around 30 deg. Celsius and January the coolest with a mean daily temperature of 25 deg. Celsius.Relative Humidity (Rh) in Goa
Due to the proximity of the sea, the territory is generally humid. Even during the summer months it is generally above 60 %.Cloudiness in Goa
Skies are clear to lightly clouded from November to May. There is a sharp increase in cloudiness with the advance and onset of the monsoons.Return from Goa Weather page to Goa Holidays and Goa Hotels Home Page