Goa, India

🇮🇳 Goa, India



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100 USD = 9569 INR
Safety: High degree of caution

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Precipitation44%38%56%55%30%41%65%
Humidity79%81%80%80%79%79%78%
Wind26 km/h17 km/h11 km/h14 km/h5 km/h5 km/h15 km/h

Best time to visit Goa

January, February and December are the best months to visit Goa, with dry, comfortable conditions for beaches and sightseeing. March to May and November are warmer, while June to September bring monsoon rain, rough seas and peak dengue risk; October is a mixed transition month.

JanuaryGreatTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days30

January is dry and pleasant, around 21-31°C, with good beach and sightseeing conditions. Seasonal festivals add interest.

FebruaryGreatTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)1Sun Hours10Dry Days27

February is dry and comfortable, around 21-32°C, with reliable conditions for beaches and outdoor exploring. Carnival and other festivals can bring busy periods.

MarchOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days29

March is hot and humid, around 22-32°C. Beaches remain appealing, while daytime sightseeing is most manageable with shade and regular breaks.

AprilOKTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days28

April is hot and humid, around 25-34°C, with sunshine for coastal activities. Strong daytime heat can make extended sightseeing tiring.

MayOKTemp (°C)30°Rain (mm)7Sun Hours10Dry Days28

May is very hot and humid, around 26-35°C, with occasional pre-monsoon showers. Beach visits remain possible, though midday activity can feel taxing.

JuneAvoidTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)263Sun Hours6Dry Days5

June is monsoon season, around 25-30°C, with frequent heavy rain and rough seas. Beach services and scuba diving commonly pause during the rains.

JulyAvoidTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)379Sun Hours5Dry Days3

July is the wettest monsoon month, around 25-28°C, with frequent downpours and rough seas. Peak dengue risk accompanies heavy rain and abundant stagnant-water breeding sites.

AugustAvoidTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)257Sun Hours6Dry Days4

August is very wet, around 25-29°C, with intense monsoon rain and rough seas limiting beach activities. Peak dengue risk accompanies heavy rain and warm, humid conditions.

SeptemberAvoidTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)125Sun Hours8Dry Days12

September is rainy and humid, around 24-28°C, with monsoon showers restricting beach plans. Peak dengue risk accompanies persistent rain and warm, humid conditions.

OctoberAvoidTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)80Sun Hours9Dry Days13

October is warm, around 24-31°C, with monsoon showers and a mix of wet and usable outdoor days. Beaches and sightseeing are possible between periods of rain.

NovemberOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)39Sun Hours10Dry Days20

November is warm and generally dry, around 24-32°C, with favourable conditions for beaches, sightseeing and outdoor activities.

DecemberGreatTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)6Sun Hours10Dry Days29

December is warm and mostly dry, around 23-33°C, with strong conditions for beaches and sightseeing. Christmas decorations, masses and celebrations bring a festive atmosphere.

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Fontainhas Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

Fontainhas Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

Cost: From 15.03 USD · Duration: 2.5 hours · 4.9 (2,996 reviews)

Soak in the rich heritage of a neighborhood described by historian William Dalrymple as a ‘small chunk of Portugal washed up on the shores of the Indian Ocean’, and interact with locals who strive to keep centuries of culture alive to this day. Discover the untold history of the city of Panjim at Tobacco Square, and hear intriguing tales of the nei

BLive Electric Bike Tours – Discovery of Divar Island

BLive Electric Bike Tours – Discovery of Divar Island

Cost: From 32.17 USD · Duration: 3 hours · 4.9 (1,198 reviews)

Ride along with India’s first ever e-biking experience on the beautiful island of Divar and ride through the UNESCO heritage site of Old Goa. Discover Goa’s finest UNESCO church built by Italian Monks from 16th century. A memorable ferry ride across the serene Mandovi river. Know about unheard legends and local myths from our captains. Gain insight

Old Goa Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

Old Goa Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

Cost: From 12.89 USD · Duration: 2.5 hours · 4.9 (885 reviews)

The Old Goa Heritage Walk revisits some of the most fascinating facts during Portuguese rule. When Old Goa was Goa’s former capital city, it was a thriving city even during prior to Portuguese times. It was the capital of the Bahmani Sultan Adil Shah empire. The Portuguese arrived here in 1510 under their commander Afonso de Albuquerque, and captur

Full-Day Chorao Island Nature, Heritage & Cooking Experience

Full-Day Chorao Island Nature, Heritage & Cooking Experience

Cost: From 53.68 USD · 4.9 (698 reviews)

What Makes This Tour Unique A rare full-day blend of nature, heritage, and food, not offered together anywhere else on Chorao Island Access to a local Goan home for a hands-on cooking session A working feni tavern visit with a cocktail-making session, not just a tasting A trek to Portuguese-era seminary ruins slowly being reclaimed by the jungle, a

Fontainhas Heritage Walk At Latin Quarters of Goa

Fontainhas Heritage Walk At Latin Quarters of Goa

Cost: From 19.33 USD · Duration: 2.5 hours · 4.9 (628 reviews)

Located in the capital of Goa, Fontainhas is a mesmerizing area to view colourful lanes and houses. We learn how ‘Nova Goa’ developed as the new capital city after the older capital, Old Goa crumbled down with disease. We listen to stories about the most prominent monuments of the area. In addition, we visit a local house and one of the oldest bake

Feni and Tapas – Food Trail with Tastings & Drinks by Make It Happen

Feni and Tapas – Food Trail with Tastings & Drinks by Make It Happen

Cost: From 40.27 USD · Duration: 3.5 hours · 5.0 (444 reviews)

The Goan Feni & Tapas is a specially curated food trail in Panjim that includes some of the most iconic places for Goan food paired with the best Feni and Feni based cocktails paired with it. Although a far cry from a regular tavern trail or pub crawl in Panjim, this trail gives you some of the most astonishing insights about Goan liquor with both

Food And Drink Walking Tour In Panjim

Food And Drink Walking Tour In Panjim

Cost: From 32.21 USD · Duration: 4 hours · 4.9 (334 reviews)

Skip the tourist restaurants and taste the real Panjim on this guided evening food walk through the city's old Latin Quarter. Led by a local ambassador, this trail moves between small, family run cafes, bakeries and taverns, most of which you would never find on your own, stopping for Goan classics like xacuti, poi bread, and traditional snacks, al

Heritage Walk Through the City of Margao

Heritage Walk Through the City of Margao

Cost: From 16.1 USD · Duration: 3 hours · 4.9 (298 reviews)

The Margao Cultural Walk is where you explore the oldest and most picturesque parts of Margao, a town donned with vast Goan mansions. We would be visiting one of the oldest churches of Goa which has a lot of mysteries attached to it. We would also be taking you on a journey of how the town was established – from architecturally rich houses holding

Goan Azulejos Tile Painting Workshop

Goan Azulejos Tile Painting Workshop

Cost: From 41.87 USD · Duration: 2.5 hours · 4.9 (296 reviews)

This isn't just a craft class, it's a walk through three centuries of Goan identity told tile by tile. At the Centre for Indo-Portuguese Arts, Orlando, who has spent years preserving this dying art form, takes you from the origins of Azulejos in Portugal to how they found a second home on Goan church walls, heritage houses, and nameplates. You leav

Goa Kayaking Sal Backwaters Mangroves Magic!

Goa Kayaking Sal Backwaters Mangroves Magic!

Cost: From 65 USD · Duration: 1.5 hours · 4.9 (242 reviews)

Book one of the most popular kayaking excursions of Sal Backwaters in Goa. This popular and celebrated excursion on flat dammed up waters takes you on a winding journey through narrow waterways deep in the mangroves, sighting different birds, fish, otters and exotic local plants like cashew, bamboo and mango, on the waters. Red and whit lotus and l

Brief

  • Goa’s signature foods worth trying include fish curry rice, prawn balchão, chicken xacuti, poi bread, bebinca and the local cashew spirit, feni. Choose busy, hygienic establishments for seafood and street food.
  • Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are expected around 14 September 2026, with processions, immersion ceremonies and localized traffic disruption near temples, markets and waterways.
  • The monsoon season can leave roads, paths and beaches slippery or waterlogged. Exercise caution around swollen streams and avoid entering the sea during rough conditions.

Safety and health

  • Dengue is transmitted by mosquitoes in India, including Goa. Use repellent, wear clothing that covers the skin and stay in accommodation with screens or air conditioning. (cdc.gov)
  • After heavy rain, avoid floodwater, mud and contact with soil if you have cuts or open wounds, because melioidosis can be acquired through contaminated water or soil. (cdc.gov)
  • Drink sealed bottled or properly filtered water, check that bottle seals are intact, avoid ice of uncertain origin and take care with raw food and street food. Wash or sanitise hands before eating. (wikivoyage.org)
  • A yellow-fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission, including some transit situations. It is not generally required for direct travel from the United States or countries without yellow-fever risk. (cdc.gov)
  • Goa authorities have recently sealed several nightlife venues as part of a crackdown on illegal clubs. Check that venues are licensed and follow local police or venue instructions, particularly around late-night entertainment areas. (indiatimes.com)

Recent News

  • Local reporting in August 2026 recorded 71 dengue cases at South Goa District Hospital over 10 days, including 27 admissions. Visitors should take mosquito precautions, especially during and after the monsoon. (indiatimes.com)
  • Goa authorities sealed Tito’s and seven other venues during a crackdown on illegal clubs. Nightlife options and access may change, particularly in popular North Goa entertainment areas. (indiatimes.com)