Weather of Goa

Goa has a very pleasant climate and it remains more or less the same throughout the year. This temperate climatic condition is one of the key factors that attract tourists in hordes to Goa. Due to the favorable location in the western coast, Goa experiences maritime climate. The weather of Goa is very pleasant and makes it ideal for tourists visiting here to explore the place without worrying much about sudden change in temperatures. The weather & climate of Goa is such that there is not much of a difference in the diurnal range of temperature as well.

Summers

Summers can be a bit harsh with maximum temperatures soaring to almost 40 degree Celsius at times. The afternoons are especially hot and the people of Goa take an afternoon break known as "Siesta" which lasts from 1 - 4pm. During this time people prefer sitting within their homes and even the shops close down before opening up again after 4. The summer months are from April to June.

Monsoons

The monsoons in Goa start around June. It lasts till September and the weather becomes very pleasant after that. The monsoons in Goa can be pretty heavy with continuous rainfalls and very little sunshine. The average annual rainfall received by Goa during monsoons is around 2500 to 3500 millimeters.

Winters

After the monsoons, comes the perfect weather that is considered the best time to visit Goa. From October to March the weather remains just perfect with the right amount of sun, chillness in the evenings and pleasant breeze blowing all day long. The minimum temperature can come down to almost 5 degree Celsius, but it is quite rare.